Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 45 User Guide

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Privacy & security
•	Clear cacheTouch to clear locally cached content and databases.
•	Clear historyTouch to clear the browser history.
•	Show security warningsMark to show a warning if there is a problem with a site’s security.
•	Do  Not TrackMark to send a Do Not Track request with your browsing traffic.
•	Accept cookiesMark to allow sites to save and read cookie data.
•	Clear all cookie dataTouch to clear all browser cookies.
•	Remember form dataMark the checkbox to remember data in forms for later use.
•	Clear form dataTouch to clear all the saved form data.
•	Enable locationMark to allow sites to request access to your location.
•	Clear location accessTouch to clear location access for all websites.
•	Remember passwordsMark to save usernames and passwords for websites.
•	Clear passwordsTouch to clear all saved passwords.
Accessibility
•	Force enable zoomMark to control the zoom level for a website according to your preference.
•	Text scalingSlide to change the size of the text display.
Advanced
•	Set search engineTouch to select a search engine.
•	Open in backgroundMark to open new windows behind the current one.
•	Enable JavaScriptMark to enable JavaScript.
•	Enable Memory MonitorMark to enable Memory Monitor.
•	Allow multiple tabs per appMark the checkbox to enable one application to use more than one tab.
•	Website settingsTouch to view advanced settings for individual websites.
•	Default zoomTouch to select the default magnification level.
•	Open pages in overviewMark the checkbox to show an overview of newly-opened pages.
•	Auto-fit pagesMark to format web pages to fit the screen.
•	Block pop-upsMark 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.
•	Custom download pathTouch to set the default storage location for the download file.  
						

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Bandwidth management
•	Search result preloadingTouch to enable/disable the browser's ability to preload search results in the background.
•	Web page preloadingTouch to enable/disable the browser's ability to preload web page in the background.
•	Load imagesMark to display images on web pages.
Labs
•	FullscreenMark to use the fullscreen 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 Settings\Bluetooth, your device and other available ones will show on the screen.
To turn on Bluetooth
•	Touch Settings.
•	Touch  to activate/deactivate this function.
To make your phone more recognisable, you can change your phone's name which is visible to others.
•	Touch Settings\Bluetooth.
•	Touch the  icon and Rename this device.
•	Enter a name, and touch Rename to confirm.
(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 ONETOUCH Bluetooth headset.
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 Settings\Bluetooth.
•	Touch  and Refresh.
•	Touch a Bluetooth device you want to be paired with in the list.
•	A dialog will pop up, touch Pair to confirm.
•	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 Forget to confirm.
6.4 Connecting to a computer (1)
With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your internal storage and a computer. 
To connect your phone to the computer:
To connect:
•	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.
•	Open the Notification panel and touch Connected as a media device, then, in the next dialog, choose the way in which you want to transfer files.
(1) You can change your default connection mode via Settings\Storage\Touch 
the  icon\USB computer connection. Some operations which are available under mass storage are not usable under MTP and PTP. 
						

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Before using MTP, make sure that the driver (Windows Media Player 11 or higher version) has been installed. 
To locate the data you have transferred or downloaded in internal storage, 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 into your phone, etc.
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 come with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.
•	Touch Settings\More...\Tethering & portable 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 Settings\More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.
•	Mark\unmark the checkbox of Portable Wi-Fi  hotspot to activate/deactivate this function.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
When a 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.
•	Touch Settings\More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.
•	Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to change the network SSID or set your network security.
•	Touch Save.
To play media files on device with Wi-Fi Display feature
You can share your phone’s data such as music and video file with your TV by enabling the Wi-Fi display.
•	Touch Settings\Display\Wi-Fi Display.
•	To use Wi-Fi display, you must turn on WI-FI.
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 Settings\More...\VPN 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 PIN code or password for your phone. 
						

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To  connect/disconnect VPN
To connect to a VPN:
•	Touch Settings\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 Notification panel and touch the resulting notification for the VPN disconnection.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN:
•	Touch Settings\More...\VPN.
•	VPNs you have added are listed; long press the VPN you want to edit.
•	Touch Edit profile.
•	After finishing, touch Save.
To delete:
•	Long press the VPN you want to delete, in the dialog that opens, touch Delete profile.
6.7 Connecting with devices through NFC
NFC, short for Near Field Communication, is a short-range high frequency wireless communication technology which enables the exchange of data between devices over about a 10 centimeter (around 4 inches) distance.
NFC devices can be used in contactless payment systems, similar to those currently used in credit cards and electronic ticket smartcards, and allow mobile payment to replace or supplement these systems. NFC can also be used in social networking situations, such as sharing contacts, photos, videos or files, and entering multiplayer mobile games.
To enable NFC function:
•	Drag down notification panel and touch  to access Settings.
•	Touch More... and switch on the toggle for NFC to turn on NFC function. Or drag down notification panel and touch the NFC icon to turn it on. 
						

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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  from the Home screen,  then touch Play Store.
•	The first time you access Google Play Store, a screen with terms of service pops up for your attention.
Touch the Menu key then touch 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
The Google Play Store home page provides several ways to find applications. It showcases applications and games in categorised listings. 
Touch the  icon at the top left corner and My Apps to see all your downloads.
(1) Depending on your country and operator.
Touch a category on Google Play Store 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 and Trending, etc.
Touch to search in Play Store.
Slide left and right to see all categories.
Touch the Google Play Store icon  on the top left of the screen or touch the 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 the Notification panel. 
						

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•	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 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 screen, touch  and 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 on the upper-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 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 ke y.
•	Mark the checkbox if you agree with the terms of service.
•	Touch the 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  and My apps from the Google Play Store 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.
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 screen, touch  and My Apps.
Uninstall
On the Google Play Store screen, touch  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 the Google Play Store screen, touch  and My Apps. Touch  the application you want to uninstall for a refund, touch Refund, and finally touch OK to confirm. 
						

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Auto update
Touch  and Settings\Auto-update apps to enable this function. To auto update one specific application, mark the checkbox of Do not auto-update apps, Auto-Update apps at any time, o r Auto-update  apps over Wi-Fi  only from the details screen.
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 the 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/Camcorder
Your mobile phone is fitted with a Camera and a Camcorder for taking photos and shooting videos.
Before using the Camera or Camcorder, be sure to remove the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your picture quality.
To access this function, touch  from the Home screen and then touch Camera.
Touch to select 
modes and settings Touch to switch between 
front/back camera
Touch to take a picture  or record a video Touch to switch to Video 
mode
Touch the screen 
to set a focus Touch to select flash mode 
						

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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 and touch the  icon to take the picture which will be automatically saved.  
To shoot a video
Switch Camera mode to Video mode. First, position the object or landscape 
in the viewfinder and touch the  icon to start recording. Touch the  icon to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved. 
Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken
•	Slide left to quick view the picture you taken.
•	Touch the  icon then Gmail, Bluetooth, MMS, etc to share the photo or video you have taken.
•	Touch the  icon to access the Gallery.
•	Touch the  icon to return to the Camera or Camcorder.
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
Touch  to access camera settings and the following options will be available:
•	Auto Mode Touch to turn on Auto Mode.
•	HDRTouch to turn on HDR (high-dynamic range) function. HDR photos can better reflect the visual effects people have in the real environment by synthesizing images under different exposure time. The phone will then automatically save the photo.
•	PanoramaTouch to turn on panorama function. Touch the Shutter button to start taking panoramic photo and move the phone towards your capture direction and overlap the two lines. Once the slots are filled, the photo will be automatically saved. If the slots are not fully filled, touch the Shutter button again to save the photo.
•	Motion trackTouch to track the object you shoot steadily.
•	M AVTouch to move the left of the object and shoot it.
•	QR ScanTouch to scan QR codes.
•	Face BeautyTouch to turn on face beauty function. Face beauty allows you to beautify the skin tone and skin texture when you are taking a picture for a person or taking a selfie.
8.2 Gallery
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  from the Home screen, then touch Gallery. 
						

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To view a picture/play a video
Pictures and videos are displayed by albums in the Gallery.
Touch to return to the Gallery's main screen
•	Touch an album and all pictures or videos will spread across 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
Gallery provides a multi-select function, so that you can work with pictures/videos in batches.
You can touch one album, then slide left or right to view the pictures. 
Touch a picture you want to work on, touch the  icon to delete a 
selected  one. Touch  to share selected ones. 
Touch the  icon to set them as contact ID or wallpaper, etc. 
Touch  from full-screen picture view to access more options.
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 touch Select item to activate batch operation mode (you can also touch and hold one album/picture), then touch videos/pictures you want to work on. Touch the  icon to delete selected files. Touch  to share selected files.
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  from the Home screen, then touch YouTube.
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Touch to show more information. Touch to search for a video.
Touch to play the video .
By touching the Menu key from the YouTube screen, you can set General settings for YouTube. For details about these features, 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 comments of the video and also access related ones. You can also rate, share, label as favourite, 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 Play Music
Using this menu, you can play music files stored on phone storage in your phone. Music files can be downloaded from your computer to phone using a USB cable.
To access this function, touch  from the Home screen, then touch Mix. 
8.4.1 Playing music
Touch a song to play it.
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   Touch to go back to the previous screen.
    Touch to access the song list.
    Touch to access more options.
   Touch to play or pause.
    Touch to choose the sound effect.
   Touch to lock/unlock the screen.
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Touch to toggle repeat mode: Repeating all songs, Repeating current song, or Repeat is off.
   Touch to label the song to your favourites.
While playing songs with Music, the operation of pause, play or skip is still available even if the screen is locked.