Alcatel OneTouch 3040g User Manual

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Introduction .................................
TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile 
phone.
Home screen
Convenient at-a-glance view of Widget applications • 
Menu shortcuts for quick access • 
Neat organization of applications along any edge • 
Power media applications
Music player & Radio • 
Video player • 
Webcam • 
The 2.0 Megapixel camera is a good companion for PC instant message.
Bluetooth
With Bluetooth 3.0 supporting A2DP profiles, enjoy handsfree 
conversations.
Two SIM Card Two Standby (1)
With two SIM cards in one phone, users have the option to use either one 
or both at the same time.
(1)  Depending on your model.
Note: 
This is a shared user manual for ALCATEL 3040G/3040D specifying Dual 
SIM information where relevant.
Table of contents
Safety and use ...................................................................... 6
General information ......................................................... 11
Regulatory information .................................................... 13
Getting started 1  .................................................................. 15
Set-up 1.1  ...................................................................................................15
Power on your phone 1.2  ......................................................................18
Power off your phone 1.3  ......................................................................18
Using the touchscreen 1.4  .....................................................................18
Your mobile 2  ....................................................................... 19
Keys  2.1  .....................................................................................................20
Home screen 2.2  ......................................................................................21
Making a call 3  ...................................................................... 25
Placing a call 3.1  ........................................................................................25
Calling your voicemail  3.2  .....................................................................26
Receiving a call 3.3  ...................................................................................26
During a call  3.4  ......................................................................................27
Conference calls 3.5  ................................................................................27
Contacts 4  ............................................................................. 28
Consulting your contacts 4.1  ................................................................28
Adding a contact 4.2  ................................................................................29
Contacts copying and grouping 4.3  ......................................................30
Available options 4.4 ................................................................................31
Messaging 5  ........................................................................... 32
Access 5.1  ..................................................................................................32
Conversational mode 5.2  .......................................................................32 
						

							34 Write message 5.3  ...................................................................................33
Alerts 5.4  ....................................................................................................34
Delete threads 5.5  ...................................................................................34
Settings 5.6  .................................................................................................34
Apps 6  .................................................................................... 36
Locate the item you want to download 6.1  ......................................36
Download, install and manage applications 6.2  .................................37
Wi-Fi 7  ................................................................................... 38
Facebook 8  ............................................................................ 39
Fake 9  call ............................................................................. 39
Camera 10  .............................................................................. 40
Access 10.1  ..................................................................................................40
Camera 10.2 .................................................................................................40
Video 10.3  ....................................................................................................41
SyncML 11  ............................................................................... 42
Image 12  .................................................................................. 43
Music 13  ................................................................................... 44
Music playing mode 13.1  ...........................................................................45
Video 14  .................................................................................. 46
FM radio 15  ............................................................................. 47
Recorder 16  ............................................................................ 48
Settings 17  .............................................................................. 49
Phone settings  17.1  ...................................................................................49
Call settings  17.2  .......................................................................................51
Call filter 17.3  ..............................................................................................53
Network 17.4  ..............................................................................................53
Connectivity 17.5  ........................................................................................54Security 17.6  ................................................................................................54
Restore default 17.7  ...................................................................................54
Dual SIM settings  17.8  ..............................................................................55
Call log 18  ............................................................................... 55
Access 18.1  ..................................................................................................55
Available options 18.2 ................................................................................55
Calendar 19  ............................................................................. 56
Tasks 20  ................................................................................... 57
Notes 21  .................................................................................. 57
Calculator 22  .......................................................................... 58
My files 23  ............................................................................... 59
Phone 23.1  ....................................................................................................59
SD Card 23.2  ...............................................................................................59
Memory status 23.3  ...................................................................................60
Converter 24  .......................................................................... 61
Stopwatch 25  .......................................................................... 61
Ebook 26  ................................................................................. 62
Alarm 27  ................................................................................. 63
World clock 28  ....................................................................... 64
Wap 29  .................................................................................... 64
Bluetooth™ 30  ....................................................................... 65
Services 31  .............................................................................. 67
Profiles 32  ............................................................................... 67
General 32.1  ................................................................................................67
Vibrate 32.2  ..................................................................................................68
Silence 32.3  ..................................................................................................68
Flight mode 32.4  .........................................................................................68 
						

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Twitter 33  ............................................................................... 68
Y! Weather 34  ........................................................................ 69
Gameloft 35  ............................................................................ 69
  Making the most of your mobile 36  ..................................... 70
PC suite 36.1  ...............................................................................................70
Webcam 36.2  ..............................................................................................71
 
Latin input mode/character table 37  ................................... 72
Telephone warranty 38  ......................................................... 74
Accessories 39  ........................................................................ 76
Troubleshooting 40  ................................................................ 77
www.sar-tick.
comThis product meets applicable national SAR limits of 2.0 W/
kg. The specific maximum SAR values can be found on page 
9 of this user guide.
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 10 mm from the body to 
ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Note 
that the product may be transmitting even if you are not 
making a phone call.
Safety and use ..............................
We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. The manufacturer 
disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use 
contrary to the instructions contained herein.
TRAFFIC SAFETY: • Given that studies show that using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, 
even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset...), drivers are requested to refrain from using 
their mobile when the vehicle is not parked.
When driving, do not use your phone and headphone to listen to music or to the radio. Using a 
headphone can be dangerous and forbidden in some areas.
When switched on, your phone emits electromagnetic waves that can interfere with the vehicle’s 
electronic systems such as ABS anti-lock brakes or airbags. To ensure that there is no problem:
-  do not place your phone on top of the dashboard or within an airbag deployment area,
-  check with your car dealer or the car manufacturer to make sure that the dashboard is adequately 
shielded from mobile phone RF energy.
CONDITIONS OF USE: • You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimise its performance.
Switch the phone off before boarding an aircraft.
Switch the phone off when you are in health care facilities, except in designated areas. As with many 
other types of equipment now in regular use, mobile telephones can interfere with other electrical 
or electronic devices, or equipment using radio frequency.
Switch the phone off when you are near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey all signs and 
instructions posted in a fuel depot, petrol station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive 
atmosphere.
When the phone is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm from any medical device such as a 
pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump, etc. In particular when using the phone, you should hold 
it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any. 
To avoid hearing impairment, pick up the call before holding your phone to your ear. Also move 
the handset away from your ear while using the hands-free mode because the amplified volume 
might cause hearing damage.
Do not let children use the phone and/or play with the telephone and accessories without 
supervision.
When replacing the cover please note that your phone may contain substances that could create 
an allergic reaction.
Always handle your phone with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
Do not allow your phone to be exposed to adverse weather or environmental conditions 
(moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc). The manufacturer’s recommended 
operating temperature range is -10°C to +55°C. 
At over 55°C the legibility of the phone’s display may be impaired, though this is temporary and 
not serious.  
						

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Emergency call numbers may not be reachable on all cellular networks. You should never rely only 
on your phone for emergency calls.
Do not open, dismantle or attempt to repair your mobile phone yourself.
Do not drop, throw or bend your mobile phone.
Do not paint it.
Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by TCT Mobile 
Limited and its affiliates and are compatible with your phone model (see Accessories List, page 77). 
TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other 
chargers or batteries.
Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored 
in your phone.
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 person never had a previous 
seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history 
of such occurrences, please consult your doctor before playing video games on your phone or 
enabling a flashing-lights feature on your phone. 
Parents should monitor their children’s use of video games or other features that incorporate 
flashing lights on the phones. All persons should discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of 
the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary 
movements, or disorientation. To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following 
safety precautions:
-  Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep.
-  Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
-  Play in a room in which all lights are on.
-  Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
-  If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest for several hours 
before playing again.
-  If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after playing, stop the game and 
see a doctor.
When you play games on your phone, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, 
arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Follow the instructions to avoid problems such 
as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorders.PRIVACY: • Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other 
jurisdiction(s) where you will use your mobile phone regarding taking photographs and recording 
sounds with your mobile telephone. Pursuant to such laws and regulations, it may be strictly 
forbidden to take photographs and/or to record the voices of other people or any of their personal 
attributes, and duplicate or distribute them, as this may be considered to be an invasion of privacy. 
It is the users sole responsibility to ensure that prior authorisation be obtained, if necessary, in 
order to record private or confidential conversations or take a photograph of another person; 
the manufacturer, the seller or vendor of your mobile phone (including the operator) disclaim any 
liability which may result from the improper use of the mobile phone.
BATTERY: • Before removing the battery from your phone, please make sure that the phone is switched off. 
Observe the following precautions for battery use: 
-  Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic fumes and burns). 
-  Do not puncture, disassemble or cause a short-circuit in a battery, 
-  Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household rubbish or store it at temperatures 
above 60°C. 
Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental regulations. Only 
use the battery for the purpose for which it was designed. Never use damaged batteries or those 
not recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and/or its affiliates.
  This symbol on your telephone, the battery and the accessories means that these 
phones must be taken to collection points at the end of their life:
  - Municipal waste disposal centres with specific bins for these items of equipment
  - Collection bins at points of sale. 
They will then be recycled, preventing substances being disposed of in the environment, so that 
their components can be reused.
In European Union countries:
These collection points are accessible free of charge.
All phones with this sign must be brought to these collection points.
In non European Union jurisdictions:
Items of equipment with this symbol are not to be thrown into ordinary bins if your jurisdiction or 
your region has suitable recycling and collection facilities; instead they are to be taken to collection 
points for them to be recycled.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. 
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
CHARGERS • Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C to 40°C.
The chargers designed for your mobile phone meet with the standard for safety of information 
technology equipment and office equipment use. They are also compliant to the ecodesign directive 
2009/125/EC. Due to different applicable electrical specifications, a charger you purchased in one 
jurisdiction may not work in another jurisdiction. They should be used for this purpose only.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
  To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. 
Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in 
use. 
						

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Proof of compliance with international standards (ICNIRP) or with European Directive 1999/5/
EC (R&TTE) is required of all mobile phone models before they can be put on the market. The 
protection of the health and safety for the user and any other person is an essential requirement 
of these standards or this directive.
THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for 
exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) recommended by international 
guidelines. The guidelines were developed by an independent scientific organization (ICNIRP) and 
include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age 
and health.
The radio wave exposure guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption 
Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2 W/kg. 
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at 
its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. The highest SAR values under the 
ICNIRP guidelines for this device model are:
3040G:
Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded.
Head SAR GSM 900 + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 0.725 W/kg
Body-worn SAR GSM 900 + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 0.860 W/kg
3040D:
Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded.
Head SAR GSM 900 + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 0.725 W/kg
Body-worn SAR GSM 900 + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 0.860 W/kg
During use, the actual SAR values for this device are usually well below the values stated above. 
This is because, for purposes of system efficiency and to minimize interference on the network, the 
operating power of your mobile device is automatically decreased when full power is not needed 
for the call. The lower the power output of the device, the lower its SAR value.
Body-worn SAR testing has been carried out at a separation distance of 10 mm. To meet RF 
exposure guidelines during body-worn operation, the device should be positioned at least this 
distance away from the body. If you are not using an approved accessory ensure that whatever 
product is used is free of any metal and that it positions the phone the indicated distance away 
from the body. 
Organizations such as the World Health Organization and the US Food and Drug Administration 
have stated that if people are concerned and want to reduce their exposure they could use a 
hands-free device to keep the phone away from the head and body during phone calls, or reduce 
the amount of time spent on the phone.
For more information you can go to www.alcatelonetouch.com
Additional information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the following 
site: http://www.who.int/peh-emf.Your telephone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should avoid 
touching it or degrading it.
As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be used in positions other than against your 
ear. In such circumstances the device will be compliant with the guidelines when used with headset 
or usb data cable. If you are using another accessory ensure that whatever product is used is free 
of any metal and that it positions the phone at least 10 mm away from the body.
LICENCES  • 
Obigo®  is a registered trademark of Obigo AB.
microSD Logo is a trademark.
 
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and 
any use of such marks by TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates is under license. 
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 
  ALCATEL 3040G/3040D Bluetooth 
QD ID B020475
eZiText™ and Zi™ are trademarks of Zi Corporation and/or its Affiliates.
  Facebook and the f Logo are trademarks of Facebook, Inc., and are used 
under license.
  Twitter and the T Logo are trademarks of Twitter, Inc., and are used under 
license.
The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
  Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all
European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction 
indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France. 
						

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General information ...................
Internet address: •  www.alcatelonetouch.com
Hot Line Number: •  see TCT Mobile Services leaflet or go to our 
Internet site.
Address: •  Room 1910-12A, Tower 3, China HK City, 33 Canton Road, 
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
On our Internet site, you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 
section. You can also contact us by e-mail to ask any questions you may 
have. 
An electronic version of this user guide is available in English and other 
languages according to availability on our server:
www.alcatelonetouch.com
Your telephone is a transceiver that operates on GSM in quad-band with 
850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and 
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The entire copy of the 
Declaration of Conformity for your telephone can be obtained through 
our website: www.alcatelonetouch.com.
Protection against theft (1)
Your telephone is identified by an IMEI (phone serial number) shown on 
the packaging label and in the phone’s memory. We recommend that you 
note the number the first time you use your telephone by entering * # 0 
6 # and keep it in a safe place. It may be requested by the police or your 
operator if your telephone is stolen. This number allows your mobile 
telephone to be blocked preventing a third person from using it, even with 
a different SIM card.
Disclaimer
There may be certain differences between the user manual description 
and the phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your 
telephone or specific operator services.
TCT Mobile shall not be held legally responsible for such differences, if any, 
nor for their potential consequences, which responsibility shall be borne 
by the operator exclusively.
(1)  Contact your network operator to check service availability. 
						

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Regulatory information ..............
The following approvals and notices apply in specific regions as noted.
3040G: 3040D: 
						

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Getting started1  .....................
Set-up 1.1 
Removing or installing the back cover
Removing and installing the battery
Insert and click the battery into place, then close the telephone cover. • 
Unclip the cover, then remove the battery. •   Inserting and removing the SIM card
 (1)
You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Please power off your 
phone and remove battery before inserting or removing the SIM card.
Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing. 
Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the card, press it and slide 
it out. 
3040D, two SIM cards can be inserted.
(1)  Check with your network operator to make sure that your SIM card is 3V or 
1.8V compatible. The old 5 Volt cards can no longer be used. Please contact 
your operator.
3040G
3040D 
						

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Connect the battery charger to your phone and mains socket 
respectively.
The charging may take about 20 minutes to start if the battery is flat. • 
Be careful not to force the plug into the socket. • 
Make sure the battery is correctly inserted before connecting the  • 
charger.
The mains socket must be near to the phone and easily accessible (avoid  • 
electric extension cables).
When using your telephone for the first time, charge the battery fully  • 
(approximately 3 hours). You are advised to fully charge the battery ( 
 ).
To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when battery is fully  • 
charged, disconnect your charger from the plug; switch off Bluetooth 
when not in use, etc.
  The charge is complete when the animation stops.
Power on your phone 1.2 
Hold down the  key until the telephone powers on, type in your PIN 
code if necessary and then confirm. The Home screen is displayed.
If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact 
your network operator. Do not leave your PIN code with your 
telephone. Store this information in a safe place when not in use.
If Broadcast SMS are displayed, touch to browse through them or press 
 to return to the Home screen.
While the phone is searching for a network, Searching/Emergency 
will be displayed.
Power off your phone 1.3 
Hold down the  key until the telephone powers off.
Using the touchscreen 1.4 
Touch 
To access an application, touch it with your finger.
Drag 
Place your finger on the screen to drag the object to the destination. 
Scroll 
Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, web 
pages...at your convenience.