Alcatel OneTouch Evolve 2 User Manual

							
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Introduction ......................................................
Thank you for purchasing an ALCATEL ONETOUCH EvolveTM 2 model 4037T. The 4037T comes 
equipped with many of the features and functions you want and need.
Home screen
• Convenient at-a-glance view of Shortcut applications
• Menu shortcuts for quick access to features and apps
Power media applications
• Music & Radio
• Video & Streaming
Bluetooth 
With Bluetooth BT4.0 supporting HFP 1.6 profiles, you can enjoy hands-free conversations
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Table of Contents
General information ......................................................................................................... 5
1 Your mobile .................................................................................................................6
1.1  Keys and connectors ........................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Getting started ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Home screen ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4  Applications and widgets menu ...................................................................................................................... 24
2 Text input ...................................................................................................................262.1  Using Onscreen Keyboard ............................................................................................................................... 26
2.2 Text messaging .................................................................................................................................................... 28
2.3 Text editing .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
3  Phone call, Call history log and People .................................................................. 303.1 Phone .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Wi-Fi Calling ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
3.3  Call history log ................................................................................................................................................... 37
3.4 People ................................................................................................................................................................... 37
4  Messaging, Email ....................................................................................................... 454.1 Messaging ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
4.2 Gmail/Email .......................................................................................................................................................... 53
4.3 Hangouts .............................................................................................................................................................. 58
5  Calendar, Alarm clock & Calculator ....................................................................... 615.1 Calendar ............................................................................................................................................................... 61
5.2 Clock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 63
5.3 Calculator ............................................................................................................................................................. 65 
						

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6 Getting connected .................................................................................................... 676.1  Connecting to the Internet ............................................................................................................................. 67
6.2 Chrome ................................................................................................................................................................ 69
6.3  Connecting to Bluetooth devices  ................................................................................................................. 69
6.4  Connecting to a computer .............................................................................................................................. 71
6.5  Sharing your phones mobile data connection ............................................................................................ 71
6.6  Connecting to virtual private networks ....................................................................................................... 73
7  Google Play Store  .................................................................................................... 757.1  Locate the item you want to download and install ................................................................................... 75
7.2  Download and install ......................................................................................................................................... 76
7.3 Manage your downloads ................................................................................................................................... 78
8 Multimedia applications ........................................................................................... 808.1 Camera ................................................................................................................................................................. 80
8.2 Gallery .................................................................................................................................................................. 83
8.3 YouTube ................................................................................................................................................................ 86
8.4 Music ..................................................................................................................................................................... 87
8.5 Videos ................................................................................................................................................................... 89
9 Google Maps .............................................................................................................. 909.1  Get My Location ................................................................................................................................................ 90
9.2  Search for a location ......................................................................................................................................... 91
9.3  Star a location ..................................................................................................................................................... 92
9.4  Get driving, public transportation or walking directions.......................................................................... 93
10 Others ........................................................................................................................ 9510.1 File Manager ........................................................................................................................................................ 95
10.2 Sound Recorder ................................................................................................................................................. 95
10.3 Radio ..................................................................................................................................................................... 96
10.4 Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 97
10.5  Other applications  ............................................................................................................................................ 97
11 Settings ...................................................................................................................... 9811.1 Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................................................... 98
11.2 Bluetooth   ........................................................................................................................................................... 98
11.3 Data usage ........................................................................................................................................................... 98
11.4 Airplane mode .................................................................................................................................................... 99
11.5 VPN settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 99
11.6  Tethering & portable hotspot ......................................................................................................................... 99
11.7 Mobile networks ..............................................................................................................................................100
11.8 Audio profiles ....................................................................................................................................................100
11.9 Display .................................................................................................................................................................102
11.10 Storage ................................................................................................................................................................102
11.11 Battery  ...............................................................................................................................................................102
11.12 Applications .......................................................................................................................................................103
11.13 Location ..............................................................................................................................................................103
11.14 Security ...............................................................................................................................................................103
11.15 Language & input ..............................................................................................................................................104
11.16  Backup and reset ..............................................................................................................................................108
11.17 Add account ......................................................................................................................................................109
11.18  Date & time .......................................................................................................................................................109
11.19  Schedule power on/off ....................................................................................................................................111
11.20 Accessibility .......................................................................................................................................................111
11.21 Developer options ...........................................................................................................................................113
11.22 About phone .....................................................................................................................................................117
12  Making the most of your phone ............................................................................ 118
13 12 Month Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 119
14 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 121
Safety and Use. .............................................................................................................. 125 
						

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General information ........................................
Your ALCATEL ONETOUCH EvolveTM 2 is a transceiver that operates on GSM Quadband with 850/ 
900/1800/1900 MHz or UMTS Triband 850/1900/AWS (1700/2100) MHz.
Protection against theft
Your mobile phone is identified by an IMEI (mobile phone serial number) shown on the packaging
label and in the product’s memory. We recommend that you note the number the first time you use 
your mobile phone by entering *#06# and keep it in a safe place. It may be requested by the police or 
your network operator if your mobile phone is stolen.
www.sar-tick.com
This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6W/kg. The specific 
maximum SAR values can be found in the SAR INFORMATION section 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 1.0 cm
  
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.
1 Your mobile ...............................................
1.1 Keys and connectors
Back keyFront camera
Home keyMenu key
Touch screen
Power key
Headset connector
Micro-USB connector 
						

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Volume up
Volume down
Camera
Power key
• Press: To lock or light up screen.
• Press and hold: To show pop-up menu to select from Power off/Restart/Airplane 
mode and Silence/Vibrate/Ringer.
• Press and hold when phone is off to power phone on.
• Press and hold Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot.
• Press to mute the ringtone when there’s an incoming call.
Back key
• Touch to go back to the previous screen or to close a dialog box, options menu,  
Notifications panel, etc.
Home key
• While on any application or screen,  touch to return to the Home screen.
Menu key
• Touch Menu key once to access Add widgets, Manage applications, Wallpaper and 
Settings options.
• Touch and hold Menu key to access recently-used apps list. Touch app icon in list to 
launch app, to remove an app from list swipe app icon to left or right.
Volume Keys 
• In call mode adjusts the earpiece or headset volume.
• In Music/Video/Streaming mode adjusts the media volume.
• In general mode adjusts the ring tone volume.
• Mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
• In Camera mode use to activate boost shoot mode to take multiple photos at one time.
• Press to light up the screen when it dims during a call. 
						

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1.2 Getting started
1.2.1 Set-up
Attaching or removing back phone cover
 
Inserting or removing SIM card
You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Before inserting/removing SIM card, ensure phone 
is off to prevent damage.
Installing SIM card
1.  To install SIM card, start by sliding the metal SIM card tray to left unlock position, tray will click and 
release when unlocked.
2.  Place SIM card into the slot with the gold contacts facing downword.
3.  Once SIM card is placed into slot, close metal SIM card tray, then slide tray to right lock position, 
tray will click when locked.Removing SIM card
1.  To remove SIM card, start by sliding the metal SIM card tray to left unlock position, tray will click 
and release when unlocked.
2.  Remove SIM card from slot.
3.  Once SIM card is removed from slot, close metal SIM card tray, then slide tray to right lock position, 
tray will click when locked.
  Installing or removing battery
Before inserting/removing battery, ensure phone is off to prevent damage.
• Insert battery into slot until locked in position, then close the battery cover.
• Remove battery cover and unlock battery from slot, then remove. 
						

							1112 Inserting or removing microSD
TM card
Installing microSD card
• To install microSD card, start by sliding the metal microSD card tray to left unlock position, tray will 
click and release when unlocked. 
• Place microSD card into the slot with the gold contacts facing downward.
• Once microSD card is placed into slot, close metal microSD card tray, then slide tray to right lock 
position, tray will click when locked.
Removing microSD card
• To remove microSD card, start by sliding the metal microSD card tray to left unlock position, tray will 
click and release when unlocked.
• Remove microSD card from slot.
• Once microSD card is removed from slot, close metal microSD card tray, then slide tray to right lock 
position, tray will click when locked.Charging battery
Connect USB Cable provided to your phone and charger, then connect charger to electric outlet. 
Phone charging icon will display on status bar, confirming battery charging.
  The charging icon will not display if your battery is completely consumed. To reduce power 
consumption and energy waste, when battery is fully charged disconnect your charger from 
the plug; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in 
use; reduce the backlight time, etc.
1.2.2 Power on your phone
Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on, unlock your phone (Slide, PIN, password, 
pattern) if necessary, once unlocked Home screen is displayed.
If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator. Do 
not store PIN code within your phone, instead store PIN in a location that is accessible without using 
phone. 
						

							1314 Setting up your phone for the first time
Touch Get started, then select the phones language.
Select Input Method: Android Keyboard, Swype or Google Keyboard and touch Next.
Mobile Data Connection: Select Data preferences and touch Next.
Select Date & Time: Automatic Time Zone will be preselected, to customize deselect this 
option, make changes and touch Next.
Setup your Google account: Touch Setup now and you will be prompted to sign in to your Gmail 
account or create an account, once logged in touch arrow to go to next section.
Select Wi-Fi: Touch Add network to add a new Wi-Fi, touch Back to return to previous section. 
Final screen will say Finished, touch Finished to exit screen.
If you forget your password, you can go to http://www.google.com/ to retrieve it. If you don’t own a 
Google Account, you are prompted to create one by touching New. Touch Not now to skip to the 
next step.
When phone is powered on without a SIM card inserted, you may still sign into your Google account 
and use some features by connecting to Wi-Fi network (refer to section 6.1.2 Wi-Fi).
1.2.3 Power off your phone
Hold down the Power key from the Home screen until the Phone options appear, select Power off.
1.3 Home screen
Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space for adding applications, shortcuts 
etc. Slide the Home screen horizontally left and right to get a complete view of the Home screens. The 
white short line at the lower part of the screen indicates which screen you are viewing.
Status bar
• Status/Notification indicators
• Touch and drag down to open the Notifications panel.
Application icon
• Touch to open applications menu. Search bar
• Touch n to enter text search screen.
• Touch o to enter voice search screen.
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Favorite applications tray
• Touch to enter the application.
• Touch and hold to move or change applications.
You can bring all your favorite and most frequently used items (applications, shortcuts, folders and 
widgets) to your Home screens for quick access. Touch the Home key to switch to last viewed Home 
screen from any screen, touch Home key twice to access default Home screen.
1.3.1 Using the touchscreen
Touch   
To access an application, touch it with your finger. 
						

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Touch and hold the Home screen to get the widgets.
Drag   
Place your finger on any item to drag it to another location.
Slide/Swipe   
Slide/swipe your finger up and down and left to right to scroll through screens, applications, web 
pages, etc.
Flick   
Flick your finger across screen to move through screens faster.
Pinch/Spread   
Place your index finger and thumb on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an 
element on the screen.
Rotate   
Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways 
to have a better view.
1.3.2 Status bar
From status bar, you can view both phone status (to the right side) and notification information (to 
the left side). 
Status icons
3G connectedVibrate mode
3G in useRinger is silenced
2G connectedPhone microphone is mute
2G in useBattery is very low
Connected to a Wi-Fi networkBattery is low
Bluetooth is onBattery is partially drained
Connected to a Bluetooth deviceBattery is full
Airplane modeBattery is charging
Alarm is setHeadset connected
GPS is onNo signal (gray)
No SIM card inserted (gray)Signal strength (white) 
						

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Notification icons
New text or multimedia messageMissed call
Problem with SMS or MMS deliveryCall on hold
HangoutsCall forwarding is on
New voicemailUploading data
Upcoming eventDownloading data
Data is synchronizingDownload finished
Song is playing Select input method
Screenshot errorAn open Wi-Fi network is available
USB tethering and portable hotspot 
is onPhone is connected via USB cable
Screenshot capturedRadio is on
Carrier data use threshold 
approaching or exceededSystem update available
Call in progress Notifications panel
Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notifications panel. Touch and drag up to close it. 
From the Notifications panel, you can view wireless service information, access reminders/notifications 
and open apps. 
Settings shortcut panel
Touch to get quick access to various 
phone setting options.
Touch a notification and swipe to left or right side to delete.
Touch Settings shortcut panel icon  then Settings icon  to access Settings.
When SIM card is inserted, the Notifications panel is available for viewing even from locked screen.