Alcatel OneTouch Idol MINI User Manual

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•	Block pop-up windowsMark the checkbox to prevent pop-up windows.
•	Text encodingTouch to select the character-encoding standard.
•	Reset to defaultTouch  to  clear  all  browser  data  and  to  reset  all settings to default.
Bandwidth management
•	Search result preloadingTouch  to  enable/disable  browser  to  preload search results in the background.
•	Web page preloadingTouch  to  enable/disable  browser  to  preload  the linked web pages in the background.
•	Load imagesMark to display images on web pages.
Labs
•	Quick controlsMark to enable quick controls. 
•	Full screenMark to use the full screen mode.
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   on  the  Quick  setting  bar  to  get  to Settings,  then  touch Bluetooth. Your  device  and  other  available  ones will show on the screen.
(1) You  are  recommended  to  use  ALCATEL  ONETOUCH  Bluetooth  headsets, which  have  been  tested  and  proved  compatible  with  your  phone. You  can  go to  www.alcatelonetouch.com  for  more  information  about  the ALCATEL  ONE TOUCH Bluetooth headset.
To turn on Bluetooth
•	Touch  on the Quick setting bar to get to Settings.
•	Touch   to activate/deactivate this function.
To make your phone more recognizable, you can change your phone name which is visible to others.
•	Touch  on the Quick setting bar to get to Settings.
•	Touch Bluetooth.
•	Touch  and select Rename phone.
•	Enter a name, and touch Rename to confirm.
To make device visible
•	Touch  on the Quick setting bar to get to Settings.
•	Touch Bluetooth.
•	Touch your device to make it visible or invisible.
•	Touch  and select Visibility timeout to select the visible time.
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  on the Quick setting bar to get to Settings.
•	Touch Bluetooth.
•	Touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES.
•	Touch a Bluetooth device you want to be paired with in the list.
•	A dialog will popup, touch Pair to confirm.
•	If the pairing is successful, your phone will connect with the device.
To disconnect/unpair from a Bluetooth device
•	Touch the Settings icon  beside the device you want to unpair.
•	Touch Unpair to confirm. 
						

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6.4 Connecting to a computer
With  the  USB  cable,  you  can  transfer  media  files  and  other  files  between micro SD card/internal storage and a computer. 
Before using MTP or PTP, first mark USB debugging. 
•	To  access  this  function,  touch Settings\About  phone,  then  touch Build  number  7  times.  Then  touch Settings\Developer  options\USB debugging.
To connect/disconnect your phone to/from 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  mass  storage,  open  the  Notification  panel  and  touch USB connected, then touch Mount in the dialog that opens to confirm that you want to transfer files.
•	If you use MTP or PTP, your phone will be automatically connected.
To disconnect (from mass storage):
•	Unmount the microSD card on your computer.
•	Open the Notification panel and touch Turn off.
 
For  Windows  XP  or  lower  operating  systems,  you  should download and install Windows Media Player 11 on your computer from  the  following  link:  http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows/download-windows-media-player.
To  locate  the  data  you  have  transferred  or  downloaded  to  the internal storage:
•	Touch  the  Application  tab  from  the  Home  screen  to  open  the applications list.
•	Touch File Manager.
All data you have downloaded is stored in File Manager, where you can view  media  files  (videos,  photos,  music  and  others),  rename  files,  install applications on your phone, etc.
To format a microSD card
•	Touch  on the Quick setting bar to get to Settings.
•	Touch Storage.
•	Touch Format  SD  card,  a  popup  message  appears  to  warn  you  that formatting the microSD card will erase its contents. 
•	Touch  to confirm.
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  cable  (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 came along with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.
•	Drag  down  the  Notification  panel  and  touch   then  the  Settings  icon  to access Settings.
•	Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.
•	Mark\unmark  the  checkbox  of USB  tethering  to  activate/deactivate this function. 
						

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To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
•	Drag  down  the  Notification  panel  and  touch   then  the  Settings  icon  to access Settings.
•	Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.
•	Touch  the  switch   beside Wi-Fi  hotspot  to  activate/deactivate this function. 
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
When  Portable Wi-Fi  hotspot  is  activated,  you  can  change  the  name  of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.
•	Drag down the Notification panel and touch  then the Settings icon  to access Settings. Drag down the Notification panel and touch then the Settings icon to access Settings.
•	Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot\Wi-Fi hotspot.
•	Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot 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  that  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  on the Quick setting bar to get to Settings.
•	Touch More...\VPN settings and 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  on the Quick setting bar to get to Settings.
•	Touch More...\VPN settings.
•	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 Notification panel and touch the resulting notification for VPN disconnection.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN:
•	Touch  on the Quick setting bar to get to Settings.
•	Touch More...\VPN settings.
•	VPNs you have added are listed; touch & hold the VPN you want to edit.
•	Touch Edit profile.
•	After finishing, 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  Store  is  an  online  software  store,  where  you  can  download and install applications and games to your Android powered phone.
To open Google Play Store:
•	Touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then touch Play Store.
•	For  the  first  time  you  access  Google  Play  Store,  a  screen  with  terms  of service pops up for your attention, touch Accept to continue.
Touch  and then select Help to enter the Google Play Store help page for more information on this function.
7.1 Locate the item you want to download  
and install
Google Play Store home page provides several ways to find applications. It showcases applications and games in categorized listings. 
Touch the top right corner and select My apps to see all your downloads.
(1)  Depending on your country and operator.
Touch to search in  Play Store
Slide left and right to see all categories
Touch a  category  to  browse  its  contents.  You  can  also  select  a subcategory  if  there  is  one. Within  each  category  you  can  select  to  view items sorted by Top paid, Top free, Top grossing, etc
7.2 Download and install
To download and install:
•	Navigate to the item you want to download, and 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 to download.
•	The  progress  of  the  download  will  show  on  the  details  screen,  touch STOP  to  stop  downloading  the  item. You  can  also  access  this  screen through the Notification panel.
•	After  download  and  installation  have  finished,  you  will  see  a  notification icon  on the status bar. 
						

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   Be  especially  cautious  with  applications  that  have  access  to  many functions or to a significant amount of your data. Once you accept, you  are  responsible  for  the  results  of  using  this  item  on  your phone.
To open the application you have downloaded:
•	On  the  Google  Play  Store Apps  screen,  touch  the  top  right  corner  and select My apps.
•	Touch the installed application in the list, then touch OPEN.
To buy an application(1)
On Google Play Store, some applications are labelled 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  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 into the 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 the Back key.
•	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.
(1)  Google Paid applications may not be available to users in some countries.
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  the  top  right  corner  and  touch My  apps  from  the  Google  Play Store Apps screen.
•	Touch the application that you want to uninstall and refund.
•	Touch REFUND to uninstall the application and receive a 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.
7.3 Manage your downloads
After  you  have  downloaded  and  installed  an  application,  the  following further operations are available for your selection. 
View
On  the  Google  Play  Store Apps  screen,  touch  the  top  right  corner  and touch My apps.
Uninstall
On  the  Google  Play  Store Apps  screen,  touch  the  top  right  corner  and touch My  apps. Touch  the  application  you  want  to  uninstall  to  enter  the details screen, touch UNINSTALL, and finally touch OK to confirm.
Refund
On  the  Google  Play  Store Apps  screen,  touch  the  top  right  corner  and touch My  apps. Touch  the  application  you  want  to  uninstall  for  a  refund, touch REFUND, and finally touch OK to confirm. 
						

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Update notification
On  the  Google  Play  Store Apps  screen,  touch  the  top  right  corner  and touch Settings\Notifications to enable update notification.
Auto update
To  auto  update  all  installed  applications,  touch  the  top  right  corner  from the My  apps  screen,  and  then  touch Settings\Auto-update  apps to enable this function.
To  auto  update  one  specific  application,  touch  the  top  right  corner  and mark the checkbox of Auto-update from the app details screen.
Rate and review
Open the details screen for an application, touch the stars  besides Rate  &  review  to  award  and  input  comments,  touch OK  to confirm.
Flag
You  can  report  an  inappropriate  application  to  Google  Play  Store  by flagging it. Open the details screen for the application, scroll to the bottom and  touch Flag  as  inappropriate,  enter  the  reason  and  finally  touch Submit.
8 Multimedia applications
8.1 Camera ........................................................
Your mobile phone is fitted with a Camera for taking photos and shooting videos.
Before using the Camera, please be sure to open the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your picture quality.
Slide to switch between camera and camcorder. Touch to switch between front/back camera.
Touch the screen to set focus. Double-tap or 
pinch two or more fingers together or spread 
them apart to zoom in/out.
Slide to view pictures or videos you have taken. Touch to show settings.
Touch to select flash modes.
Touch to take a picture.
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 the  icon to take the picture which will then be automatically saved.   
						

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To shoot a video
First position the object or landscape in the viewfinder, and touch the  icon  to  start  recording. Touch   to  pause  recording,  touch   again  or press the Back key to save the video.
Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken
•	Touch the icons below the screen to share and edit the photo or video you have taken.
•	Touch the photo icon to access the Gallery.
8.1.1 Settings in framing mode
Before  taking  a  photo/shooting  a  video,  touch  the   icon  to  adjust  a number of settings in framing mode.
Back camera shooting mode
•	HDRTouch to activate high-dynamic range.
•	PanoramaTouch to switch to panorama mode.
•	NightTouch to switch to night mode.
•	Full screenTouch to turn on/off the full screen view.
•	Tap shootingTouch to turn on/off tap shooting function.
•	Shutter soundTouch to turn on/off shutter sound.
•	Picture sizeTouch to select picture size.
•	TimerTouch to select pause duration before capturing pictures.
Front camera shooting mode
Switch  to  front  camera,  touch   to  access  camera  settings  and  the following options will display for you to choose from:
•	Expression (4-shot)Touch  to  turn  on  expression  (4-shot)  function: once  four  photos  taken,  the  phone  will automatically  synthesize  and  save  them  as  one picture.
•	Tap shootingTouch to turn on/off tap shooting function.
•	Shutter soundTouch to turn on/off shutter sound.
•	TimerTouch to turn off or set duration of timer while shooting.
Camcorder settings
•	Video qualityTouch to set Video quality. 
						

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8.2 Gallery .........................................................
The  Gallery  acts  as  a  media  player  for  you  to  view  photos  and  playback videos.  In  addition,  a  set  of  further  operations  to  pictures  and  videos  are available for your choice.
To  access  this  function,  touch  the Application  tab  from  the  Home  screen, then touch Gallery. 
Touch to open camera.
Touch to select categories: Albums, Locations, 
Times.
Touch the album to view more pictures.
Slide left or right to view more albums.
Touch to stitch and edit pictures.
To view a picture/play a video
Pictures and videos are displayed by albums in the Gallery.
•	Touch an album and all pictures or videos will display on the screen.
•	Touch the picture/video directly to view or play it.
•	Slide left/right to view previous or next pictures/videos.
Working with pictures
You  can  work  with  pictures  by  editing  them,  sharing  them  with  friends, setting them as a contact photo or wallpaper, etc.
Touch   from  the  full-screen  picture  view.  More  options  will  display  for you to choose from.
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Touch to go back to the picture display screen.
 Touch to undo the previous modification.
 Touch to redo the previous modification.
 Touch to save the modified picture.
Batch operation
The  Gallery  provides  a  multi-select  function,  so  that  you  can  work  with pictures/videos in batches.
Open the main Gallery window or an album, touch  and select Select album  or Select  item to  activate  batch  operation  mode  (you  can  also touch  and  hold  one  album/picture),  then  touch  albums/pictures  you  want to work on. Touch the  icon to delete selected ones. Touch  to share selected ones. 
						

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8.3 YouTube .......................................................
YouTube  is  an  online  video-sharing  service  where  the  user  can  download, share and view videos. It supports a streaming function that allows you to start watching videos almost as soon as they begin downloading from the Internet.
To  access  this  function,  touch  the Application  tab  from  the  Home  screen, then touch YouTube.
    As  an  online  video  service,  your  phone  must  have  a  network connection to access YouTube.
All  videos  in  YouTube  are  grouped  into  several  categories,  like  Most Popular, Most Discussed, Featured Videos, etc.
Touch to play the video and to show more 
information Touch to search for a video
By  touching   from  the YouTube  screen,  you  can  set  General  settings and  Search  settings  for YouTube.  For  details  about  these  features,  please 
visit the YouTube website: www.YouTube.com
8.3.1 Watch videos
Touch a video to play it. In the Playing screen, you can view information and video comments, and also browse links to related videos. You can also rate, share, label as favorite, create a new playlist, etc. from this screen.
To  exit  the  video  playing  screen,  touch  the Back  key  to  return  to  the video list.
8.4 Music ............................................................
Using  this  menu,  you  can  play  music  files  stored  on  the  microSD  card in  your  phone.  Music  files  can  be  downloaded  from  a  computer  to  the microSD card using a USB cable.
To  access  this  function,  touch  the Application  tab  from  the  Home  screen, then touch Music. 
You  will  find  four  categories  in  which  all  songs  are  classified: Artists, Albums,  Songs and  Playlists.  Slide  left  and  right  to  view  all. Touch  and touch Shuffle all to shuffle all songs.
8.4.1 Playing music
Touch a song or touch Play from the drop-down menu to play the song.
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 Touch to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order).
 Touch to skip to the previous track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.
  Touch to pause/resume playback.
 Touch to skip to the next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.
 Touch  to  select  repeat  mode:  Repeating  all  songs,  Repeating  current song, or Repeat is off.
 Touch to show the displayed song.
  While playing songs with Music, the operation of pause, play or skip is still available even if the screen is locked.
Adjust sound effects
Touch   and  touch Sound  effects  from  the  playing  screen  to  enable and adjust sound effects.
8.4.2 Working with playlists
Playlists allow you to conveniently organize all songs stored in the SD card.
You can create a new playlist, add a song to the list, and delete or rename a playlist.
To create a playlist 
Touch Recently  added  from  the  Playlists  screen,  touch   and  then touch Save as playlist, enter the name and finally touch Save. 
To delete a playlist 
Touch and hold a playlist to show the menu, then touch Delete. 
To rename a playlist 
Touch  and  hold  a  playlist  to  show  the  menu,  then  touch Rename. When finished, touch Save to confirm.
8.5 Video Player ................................................
To  access  this  function,  touch  the Application  tab  from  the  Home  screen, then touch Video player.
Video player is a small built-in video player that lists all your videos.
Touch  an  item  from  the  list  to  play. While  playing,  touch  a  point  on  the timeline to jump to and play from.