Alcatel OneTouch Fierce 2 User Manual

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4.3.4 To manage your friends
Besides adding new friends to your friends list, the following actions are available for your choice:
•  To view all friends By default, all your friends are displayed in Friends list. Touch your friend could 
start the conversation directly. Touch and hold the friend to activate archive 
and delete.
4.3.5 Settings
A series of settings are available for your selection by touching Menu key  and Settings from 
Friends list screen, and choose an account.
•  Set mood... Touch to set your mood and to show in device and in call.
•  Invites Mark the checkbox to get notifications when receiving Hangouts requests.
•  Snooze 
Notifications Touch to temporarily turn off new Hangouts notifications. 
•  Archive es Touch to archive Hangouts message history.
•  Settings Touch to access more Hangouts setting options 
•  Help & feedback Touch to view help for Hangout or send feedback.
5   Calendar, Alarm clock & Calculator ........
5.1 Calendar ........................................................................\
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Use Calendar app to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc.
To access Calendar, touch Application icon 
 from the Home screen, then touch Calendar .
5.1.1  Multimode view
You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly or agenda view. 
Touch the date to change your Calendar view, a drop-down menu will show for you to choose. Touch 
the icon 
(1) at the right top on the screen to return to Today's view.
In Agenda, Day or Week 
view touch an event to 
view its details. Touch a day in 
Month view to open 
that day's events.
Agenda view
Day view
Week view
Month view
(1) The numbers in icon depends on the date.  
						

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5.1.2 To create new events
You can add new events from any Calendar view. 
• In portrait mode, touch Menu icon 
 and New event from Calendar screen; or in landscape mode, 
touch the icon  to access new event edit screen.
•  Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you can select ALL DAY.
•  Invite guests to the event. Enter the email addresses of the guests you want to invite with commas 
to separate. The guests will receive an invitation from Calendar and Email.
•  When finished, touch DONE from the top of the screen.
To quickly create an event from Day, Week view screen, touch and hold an empty spot or an event to 
open Option menu, then touch New event to enter the event details screen of the time you have 
previously selected. Or you can also touch the empty spot to select the target area which will turn 
blue, and tap again to create the new event.
5.1.3  To delete or edit an event
To share, delete or edit an event, touch the event to enter details screen, touch the icon  to edit 
the event, and touch the icon 
 to delete. 
5.1.4  Event reminder
If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon  will appear on Status bar as a notification 
when the reminder time arrives. 
Touch and drag down the status bar to open the Notifications panel, touch event name to view 
Calendar notification list.
Touch  Snooze  to turn off all event reminders for 5 minutes.
Touch  Map to locate the place of event occurred. Access important options by touching Menu icon 
 from Calendar main screen:
•  New event To add a new event
•  Refresh To refresh the calendar
•  Search To search in the calendar
•  Calendars to display To show or hide, remove or add calendars
•  Settings To set a series of Calendar settings
5.2 Clock ........................................................................\
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Clock application includes four applications – World  clock, Alarm, Timer  and Countdown.
Touch 
  Alarm to add or set an alarm.
5.2.1  To set an alarm
From Clock screen, touch  to enter Alarm screen, touch  to add a new alarm. Following options 
will show:
•  Label Touch to set a name for the alarm
•  Repeat Touch to select days when you want the alarm to work
•  Volume Slide the yellow spot to adjust clock volume
•  Vibrate Select to activate vibration
•  Ringtone Touch to select a ringtone for the alarm
•  Time Touch to set time
When finished, touch OK to confirm. 
						

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To delete an alarm, touch and hold it from Alarm screen to enter the alarm editing screen, touch 
Delete alarm to delete. Touch OK to confirm, touch Cancel to cancel. To delete more than one 
alarm, you can touch 
 from Alarm screen, choose alarms, touch Delete to confirm.
5.2.2 
To adjust alarm settings
Touch Menu icon  from Alarms screen, the following options can now be adjusted:
•  Alarm in silent 
mode Select to play alarm with sound or vibration even when the phone is in 
Silent mode
•  Snooze duration Touch to set temporary turn off time of an alarm
•  Volume buttons Touch to set side Volume up/down key behaviors when alarm sounds: 
None, Snooze or Dismiss
5.3 Calculator ........................................................................\
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With Calculator, you can solve many mathematical problems.
To access this function, touch Application icon 
 from the Home screen, then touch Calculator.
Enter a number and the arithmetic operation to be performed, enter the second number, then touch 
“=” to display the result. Touch  to delete digits one by one, touch and hold  to delete all at 
one time. 
When some numbers or operations have been entered, touch and hold the entering bar to open a 
menu offering these further operations:
(1)
•  Cut  To cut selected text
•  Copy  To copy selected text
•  Paste 
(1)  To paste what you have previously copied to the entering bar
(1) Option will not appear unless copy or cut operation has been made. 
						

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6 Getting connected .....................................
To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use EDGE/HSPA/3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi, 
whichever is most convenient.
6.1 Connecting to the Internet
6.1.1  EDGE/HSPA/3G/4G
The first time you turn on your phone with SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure network 
service: EDGE, HSPA, 3G or 4G. If the network is not connected, you can touch  on Notifications panel.
To check the network connection you are using, touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen 
and touch  to access Settings, then touch More...\Mobile networks\Access Point Names or 
Network operators.
To create a new access point
A new EDGE/HSPA/3G/4G network connection can be added to your phone with the following steps:
•  Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  More...\Mobile networks\Access Point Names
•  Then touch icon 
. 
•  Enter the required APN information.
•  When finished, touch Menu icon 
 and touch Save .  To activate/deactivate Data roaming
When roaming, you can decide to connect/disconnect to a data service. 
• 
Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Mobile networks\Data roaming.
•  Mark/Unmark the Data roaming checkbox to activate or deactivate data roaming.
•  When Data roaming is deactivated, you can still perform data exchange with a Wi-Fi connection 
(refer  to “6.1.2 Wi-Fi”).
6.1.2  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 the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch the switch 
 beside Wi-Fi to turn on/off Wi-Fi.
•  Touch  Wi-Fi, the detailed information of detected Wi-Fi networks is displayed. 
•  Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the network you selected is secured, you are required to enter 
a password or other credentials (you may contact your network operator 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 the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  Wi-Fi. Then  touch  Menu icon 
 and Advanced from Wi-Fi  screen.
•  Mark/Unmark the Network notification checkbox 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 the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  Wi-Fi, and then touch 
 to add network.
•  Enter the name of the network and any required network information.
•  Touch  Save.
When successfully connected, your phone will be connected automatically the next time you are within 
range of this network.
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 & hold the name of the saved network.
•  Touch  Forget network in the dialog that opens.
6.2  Chrome........................................................................\
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Using Chrome, you can enjoy surfing the Web.
To access this function, touch Application icon 
 from the Home screen, then touch Chrome.
6.3 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 access this function, touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access 
Settings\Bluetooth.
To turn on Bluetooth
•  Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Scroll to Bluetooth and move switch 
 beside Bluetooth to right position to activate.
To make your phone more recognizable, you can change your phone name which is visible to others.
•  Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  Bluetooth.
•  Touch Menu icon 
 and Rename phone.
•  Enter a name, and touch Rename to confirm.
To make device visible
•  Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  Bluetooth
•  Touch your device to make it visible or invisible.
•  Touch Menu icon 
 and Visibility timeout to select the visible time.
(1)  You are recommended to use ALCATEL ONETOUCH Bluetooth® headsets, which have been tested and 
proved compatible with phone. You can go to www.alcatelonetouch.com for more information about ALCATEL 
ONETOUCH Bluetooth
® headset. 
						

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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 the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  Bluetooth
•  Touch  SEARCH FOR DEVICES
•  Touch a Bluetooth device you want to be paired with in the list.
•  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  Unpair to confirm.
6.4  Connecting to a computer
With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your microSD card/phone's 
internal storage and the computer. 
Before using MTP or PTP you should firstly mark USB debugging. 
• To access this function, touch Settings\About phone, then touch Build number 7 times. Now you 
may touch Settings\Developer options\USB debugging.
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.
•  If you use MTP or PTP, your phone will be automatically connected.
Before using MTP, make sure that the driver (Windows Media Player 11 or above version) has 
been installed.  To format a microSD card
• 
Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  Storage.
•  Touch  Erase SD card. On the screen a popup warns you that formatting the microSD card will 
erase its contents, touch Erase SD card.
6.5  Sharing your phone's mobile data connection
You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cabl\
e(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 operator. Extra 
fees may also be charged in roaming areas.
To share your phone's data connection via USB
Use the USB cable that along with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.
•  Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch More...\Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
•  Mark\unmark the checkbox of USB tethering to activate/deactivate this function.
To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
•  Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch More...\Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
•  Mark\unmark the checkbox of Mobile Hotspot to activate/deactivate this function. 
						

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To rename or secure your portable hotspot
When Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you could change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network 
(SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.
• 
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot and touch 
 to access Settings.
•  Touch More...\Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
•  Touch  Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings to change the network SSID or set your network security.
•  Touch  Save.
6.6  Connecting to virtual private networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network 
from outside 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 the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  More...\VPN,  then touch 
.
•  In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network administrator to configure each 
component of the VPN settings.
•  Touch  Save.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
Before adding a VPN, you should set a lock screen pattern, PIN code or password for your 
phone.
To connect/disconnect to a VPN
To connect to a VPN:
•  Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  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 Notifications panel and touch the resulting notification for the VPN disconnection.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN:
•  Touch the Application icon 
 from Homescreen and touch  to access Settings.
•  Touch  More...\VPN.
•  VPNs you have added are listed; touch & hold the VPN you want to edit.
•  Touch  Edit profile.
•  After finished, touch Save .
To delete:
•  Touch and hold the VPN you want to delete, in the dialog that opens, touch Delete profile. 
						

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7 Google Play Store (1) .............................
Google Play Shop is an online software store, where you can download and install applications and 
games to your Android Powered Phone.
To open Google Play Shop:
• Touch Application  icon 
 from the Home screen, then touch Play Store.
•  For the first time you access Google Play Shop, a screen with terms of service pops up for your 
attention, touch Accept to continue.
Touch Menu icon 
, then touch Help to enter Google Play Shop help page for more information on 
this function.
7.1  Locate the item you want to download and install
Google Play Shop home page provides several ways to find applications. It showcases applications and 
games in categorized listings. 
Touch 
 on top right screen and My apps to see all your downloads.
Touch to search in Play Store.
• Slide left to view all categories.
•  Slide right to view item in TOP FREE,  TOP NEW FREE, etc.
(1) Depending on your country and operator.
Touch a category on Google Play Shop screen to browse its contents. You can also select a subcategory 
if there is any. Within each category you can select to view items sorted by Top free, Top new free, etc
Touch the Google Play Shop icon  on the top left of the screen or touch Back key to return to 
the previous screen. 
7.2  Download and install
To download & install:
• Navigate to the item you want to download, and select to enter the details screen from which you 
can read its description, overall rating or comments, view developer’s information, etc.
•  Touch  INSTALL to preview the functions and data the application can access on your phone if you 
install it.
•  Touch  ACCEPT.
•  The progress of the download will show on the details screen, touch 
 to stop downloading the 
item. You can also access this screen through Notificaton panel.
•  After download and installation have finished, you will see a notification icon 
 on the status bar.
Be especially cautious with applications that have access to many functions or to a significant amount 
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To open the application you have downloaded:
• 
On Google Play Shop screen, touch Menu icon 
 and My apps.
•  Touch the installed application in the list, then touch OPEN.
To buy an application
(1)
On  Google Play Shop, some applications are labeled as free, while some of them are to be paid for 
before downloading and installing.
•  Touch the application you want to buy.
•  Touch the price on the up-right of the screen to preview the functions and data the application can 
access on your phone if you install it.
•  Touch  Continue to confirm.
•  When making your first purchase, you are required to input your credit card information and to log 
in to Google payment and billing service.
•  If your account has multiple credit card accounts, select one to proceed.
•  Select the Terms of service link and read the document. When finished, touch Back ke y.
•  Mark the checkbox if you agree with the terms of service.
•  Touch  Buy now at the bottom of the screen.
When finished, Android downloads the application.
To request a refund
If you are not satisfied with the application, you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase. 
Your credit card will not be charged and the application will be removed. If you change your mind, you 
can install the application again, but you will not be able to request a refund.
•  Touch icon 
 and My apps from Google Play Shop screen.
•  Touch the application that you want to uninstall and refund.
•  Touch  Refund to uninstall the application and refund. If the button becomes Uninstall, your trial 
period has expired.
•  In the survey form, select the answer that best matches your reason, and touch OK.
(1)  Google Paid applications may not be available to users in some countries.
7.3  Manage your downloads
After you downloaded and installed an application, the following further operations are available for 
your selection. 
View
On Google Play Shop screen, touch icon 
 and My apps.
Uninstall
On Google Play Shop screen, touch icon 
 and My apps. Touch the application you want to uninstall 
to enter the details screen, touch UNINSTALL, and finally touch OK to confirm.
Refund
On Google Play Shop screen, touch icon 
 and My apps. Touch the application you want to uninstall 
for a refund, touch Refund, and finally touch OK to confirm.
Update notification
On Google Play Shop screen, touch icon 
 and SETTINGS\Notifications to enable update notification.
Auto update
To auto update all installed applications, touch icon 
 and  My apps  from Google Play Shop screen. 
Touch  Settings\Auto-update apps to enable this function.
Rate and review
Open the details screen for an application, touch the stars 
 under Rate this app to 
award and input comments, touch OK to confirm.
Flag
You can report an inappropriate application to Google Play Shop by flagging it. Open the details screen 
for the application, scroll to the bottom and touch  Flag as inappropriate, enter the reason and finally 
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8 Multimedia applications
8.1 Camera ........................................................................\
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Your phone is fitted with a Camera for taking photos and shooting videos.
Before using the Camera, please ensure that a microSD card, where all pictures and videos are stored, 
is correctly installed. 
To access this function, touch Application icon 
 from the Home screen and then touch Camera.
Touch to switch between 
camera and camcorder.
Touch to take a picture or record a video. 
Touch to show settings.
•  Touch the screen to set a focus.
•  Double tap the screen or pinch or 
spread your fingers to zoom in/out.
•  Slide the screen leftward to view the 
picture taken. Touch to switch between 
front/back camera
Touch to set camera flash light mode.
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, touch 
 icon to take picture, picture will save automatically. 
To shoot a video
Switch Camera mode to Video mode. First position the object or landscape in the viewfinder, and touch 
 icon to start recording. Touch  icon to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved. 
Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken
•  Slide the capture screen to left to access Gallery.
•  Touch the Back key to return to Camera or Camcorder.