ALCATEL ONETOUCH FLINT User Manual

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Battery
Check how much power remains for the battery and what has been using the battery.
You can set the mode in order to save battery life.
Apps
See apps installed on your phone and manage them.
Tap an app in the DOWNLOADED, ON SD CARD, RUNNING, All or RESTRICTED tab to see its information. You can stop the app, uninstall, disable or trstrict the app, or clear data and cache.
PERSONAL
Location
Activate location services to determine your location (see Google applications – Google Maps – Activating...

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Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access the micro-SIM card. Note: Put all your confidential passwords in a safe place for future use. If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more times than allowed, your micro-SIM card will be locked and you cannot access the mobile phone network . Contact your operator for a PIN Unlock Key (PUK) to restore the micro-SIM card.
•	Make passwords visible: Display passwords as you enter them.
•	Device administrators: View or deactivate apps you have authorized to be device...

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Language & input
•	Language: Select a language and region for your system.
•	Spell checker: Use Google spell checker to check for spelling errors when entering text.
•	Personal dictionary: Add new words to the phone’s dictionary or remove words from the dictionary. The words you add are used for spell check and word suggestion.
•	Keyboard & input methods: Configure text input settings. 
•	Voice input: Select voice input services.
•	Text-to-speech output: 
Preferred engine: Select the speech synthesis...

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•	Factory data reset: Reset your phone to factory default settings. All your personal data from the phone’s internal storage will be erased. You can also erase the data on the microSDHC card during the process.
•	Device reset: Reset your personal settings, no data or media will be deleted.
System
Date & time
Set date, time, time zone, and how date and time are displayed. You can also use network-provided data.
Accessibility
Configure the system accessibility options and accessibility plug-ins on your...

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Upgrading the phone software
FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone's software.
All personal information will be saved following the update process. We recommend you backup your personal data using Smart Suite before upgrading.
FOTA Upgrade
Using the FOTA Upgrade tool you can update your phone's software.
Tap  > Settings > About phone > System updates. Tap Press  to check for updates, and the phone will search for the latest software. If you want to update the system, please tap Download,...

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Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs abnormally, you can refer to the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone.
ProblemPossible causesPossible solution
Poor receptionThe network signal is too weak at your current location, for example, in a basement or near a tall building, because wireless transmissions cannot effectively reach it. 
Move to a location...

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ProblemPossible causesPossible solution
Battery not chargingThe battery or battery charger is damaged.Contact the dealer.
The phone’s temperature is below 0°C or higher than 45°C.Adjust the environment to avoid extremes of temperature.
Poor contact between the battery and charger.Check all connectors to make sure all connections have been properly made.
Shortened standby timeThe standby time is related to your service provider system configuration. The same phone used with different service providers’...

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ProblemPossible causesPossible solution
Unable to connect to the network
The micro-SIM card is invalid.Contact your service provider.
You are not within the network’s service area.Check the service area with your service provider.
Poor signal.Move to an open space, or if you are inside a building, move closer to a window.
Cannot make outgoing callsYou have activated Fixed Dialing Numbers.Go to Fixed Dialing Numbers and disable it.
PIN code blockedYou have entered an incorrect PIN code three...

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For your safety
General safety
Don’t make or receive handheld calls while driving. And never text while driving. Don’t use at gas stations.
Keep your phone at least half an inch (15 mm) away from your ear or body while making calls.   
Your phone may produce a bright or flashing light.
Small parts may cause choking.Don’t dispose of your phone in a fire.
Your phone can produce a loud sound.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods
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FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States. 
During SAR testing, this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation, and near the body with the separation of 15 mm. Although the SAR is...