Alcatel OneTouch Idol MINI FAQ

							 
 
   
FAQ’s Idol Mini 
Q: How do I access menu functions when in an app?  
A: The User Interface on the ONETOUCH Idol Mini is made to be simple and intuitive so for that 
reason we have chosen to make the “Menu” key also serve as your “Multi-Tasking” key. This 
means you can quickly and easily access your Menu with one tap or you can press and hold 
down for 1 second to bring up all your recently opened apps.   
The Menu functionality can be seen throughout the entire user interface and will be necessary 
to perform tasks such as deleting a contact or opening a new Incognito Tab in the Google 
Chrome browser.  The Multi-Tasking key will allow you to close all applications that are running 
in the background in order to keep your device running smoothly, simply by clicking “Clear All.” 
 
Q: How do I set an alarm?  
 
A: Our phones come with an alarm clock; you can 
find it by selecting the “Time” app and then 
selecting “Alarm” along the bottom.  Create a new 
alarm by clicking on the “+” at the top of the screen. 
Q: How do I change my lock/home screen 
background? 
 A: Click the same “Menu” button as above and choose 
“Wallpaper” out of the list of options.  You then have 
several choices depending on whether you want a 
“Live” or “Video,” wallpaper or just prefer a static 
picture from the photo or wallpaper “Gallery.” Then 
select the background that suits you and click “Set 
wallpaper.” 
Q: How do I change my message 
notification sound?   
 A: Open up your Messaging app, select the “Menu” 
key and then “Settings,” then scroll down and select 
”Notifications,” you will then click “Select ringtone.”  
Choose the one you prefer and click “OK.”  
Q: Can I set a unique ringtone for my 
contacts?   
 A: Yes simply go into your People app, select the 
contact you would like to have a unique ringtone, 
bring up the “Menu” and select “Set ringtone.”  
Choose the one you prefer and click “OK.”  
						

							 
 
 
 
Q: How do I take a screenshot? 
 A: Simultaneously push and hold both the “Power” 
and “Volume Down” keys for 2-3 seconds.  The 
screenshot will then be available in the Gallery app. 
Q: How do I get to device settings?  
 A: Short press the “Menu/Multi-Tasking” key from 
your home screen and then select “Settings” from the 
pop up menu.   
Q: How do I upload a picture to Facebook?  
 A: Inside the Gallery app select the photo you wish to 
upload. Click “Share”            on the bottom-left corner of 
your screen.  You will then be given a series of options.  
Select the “Facebook” icon and the image will be taken 
to the Facebook app.  You can then comment or tag 
your location/or friend(s) before clicking “Post.”  Note: 
You must login to your Facebook app prior to this step 
otherwise the icon will not appear. 
        Q: Where do I go if I have additional questions about my device?   
 A: Contact us on Facebook or Twitter by scanning the QR codes below:   
www.facebook.com/alcatelonetouchUSA   www.twitter.com/alcatel1touch   
FAQ’s Idol Mini