Alcatel OneTouch POP 7 User Manual

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11 Settings .........................
Drag down the Settings shortcut panel and touch  to access Settings.
11.1 Wireless & networks
11.1.1 Wi-Fi
Using Wi-Fi you can now surf the Internet without using your SIM card whenever you are in range of a wireless network. The only thing you have to do is to enter the Wi-Fi screen and configure an access point to connect your tablet to the wireless network.
For detailed instructions on using Wi-Fi, please refer to "6.1.2 Wi-Fi".
11.1.2 Bluetooth
Bluetooth allows your tablet to exchange data (videos, images, music, etc.) in a small range with another Bluetooth supported device (tablet, computer, printer, headset, car kit, etc.).
For more information on Bluetooth, please refer to "6.3 Connecting to Bluetooth devices".
11.1.3 Data usage
Mark the checkbox of Set mobile data limit, then you can drag the limit line and the warning line according to your limitation. Your mobile data connection will be disabled when the specified limit is reached. You can also choose a data usage cycle to view the statistics and related applications of used data by your tablet.
Data usage is measured by your tablet, and your carrier may count differently. Please consider using a conservative limit.
10.3 Sound Recorder  ...........................................
To access this function, touch  from Home screen and then touch  .
Sound Recorder allows you to record voice/sound for seconds/hours.
10.4 Setup Wizard  ............................................
To access this function, touch  from Home screen and then touch  .
Setup Wizard helps set up your tablet in multiple ways:  language, input method, mobile data connection, account setup and synchronization, system update, etc. This will also be performed the first time you power on your tablet.
10.5 Other applications (1) .........................................
The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your table\
t. To read a brief introduction of the preinstalled 3rd party applications, please refer to the leaflet provided with the tablet. You can also download thousands of 3rd party applications by going to Google Play Store on your tablet.
(1)  Application availability depends on country and operator. 
						

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11.1.6 Tethering & portable hotspot
This function allows you to share your tablet's mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi access point (Please refer to "6.5 Sharing your tablet's mobile data connection").
11.1.7 Mobile networks
•	Data connection 
Touch to turn on/off data connection.
•	Preferences 
Touch to view/edit/delete preferences.
•	Access Point Names
You can select your preferred network with this menu.
•	Network operators
You can select a network operator.
11.2 Device
11.2.1 Sound
Use the Sound settings to configure volume and ringtones for different events  and environments.
Volume
Volume settings can make user adjust the volume of ringtone, notifications, music, video and alarms, etc.
11.1.4 Airplane mode
Mark the checkbox of Airplane mode in "more..." menu to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. 
11.1.5 VPN
A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network, when they connect via other wireless or wired networks. Mobile VPNs are used in environments where workers need to keep application sessions open at all times, throughout the working day, as the user connects via various wireless networks, encounters gaps in coverage, or suspend-and-resumes their devices to preserve battery life. A conventional VPN cannot survive such events because the network tunnel is disrupted, causing applications to disconnect, time out, fail, or even the computing device itself to crash. 
For more information on VPN, please refer to "6.6 Connecting to virtual private networks". 
						

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11.2.4 Battery
In battery management screen you can view the battery usage data. The screen also shows your battery status and how long it has been used since last charging. Touch one category, then you can learn its specific power consumption. 
11.2.5 Applications
Applications is used to view details about the applications installed on your tablet, to manage their data and force them to stop, and to set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from web sites and emails.
11.3 Personal
11.3.1 Location access
GPS satellites 
Check to use your tablet’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location within an accuracy as close as several meters ("street level"). The process of accessing the GPS satellite and setting your tablet's precise location for the first time will require up to 5 minutes. You will need to stand in a place with a clear view of the sky and avoid moving. After this, GPS will only need 20-40 seconds to identify your precise location.
System
•	Touch soundsMark the checkbox to enable sounds to play when touching the action button.
•	Screen lock soundMark the checkbox to enable sounds to play when locking and unlocking the screen.
•	Power on ringtoneSet your default power on ringtone.
•	Shut down ringtoneSet your default shut down ringtone.
11.2.2 Display
•	Lock screen notificationsMark the checkbox to show notifications on lock screen.
•	WallpaperTouch to set the wallpaper. 
•	BrightnessTouch to adjust the brightness of the screen.
•	Auto-rotate screenTouch to select whether rotate screen automatically.
•	SleepTouch to set time to sleep.
•	Font sizeTouch to set the font size.
11.2.3 Storage
Storage is used to monitor the total and available space on your tablet and on your microSD card; to manage your microSD card.
If a warning message comes up saying that tablet memory is limited, you are required to free up space by deleting some unwanted applications, downloaded files, etc.
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Make passwords visible
Mark the checkbox to show passwords as you type.
Device administrators
Touch to view or deactivate device administrators.
Unknown sources 
Mark the checkbox to permit installation of applications that you obtain from web sites, emails, or other locations other than Google Play Store.
To protect your tablet and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources, such as Google Play Store.
Verify apps 
Mark the checkbox to disallow or warn before installing apps which my cause harm.
Trusted credentials
Touch to display trusted CA certificates.
Install from SD card
Touch to install encrypted certificates from the microSD card or Interna\
l storage.
Clear credentials
Touch to remove all credentials.
11.3.3 Language & input
Use the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on your tablet and for configuring the onscreen keyboard. You can also configure voice input settings and the pointer speed.
11.3.2 Security
Set up screen lock
•	NoneTouch to disable screen unlock security.
•	SlideTouch to enable slide unlock mode.
•	PatternTouch to draw pattern to unlock screen.
•	PINTouch to enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen.
•	PasswordTouch to enter a password to unlock screen.
Owner info
Touch to input owner information which will display on the lock screen.
Find Me Back
Turn on the switch to activate the function. It will protect your privacy in case of a theft or loss.
Encrypt tablet
You can encrypt your accounts, settings,download apps and their data, media and other files by touching Encrypt tablet. 
						

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11.3.4 Backup and reset
Back up my data
Mark the checkbox to back up your tablet’s settings and other application data to Google Servers, with your Google Account. If you replace your tablet, the settings and data you’ve backed up are restored onto the new tablet for the first time you sign in with your Google Account. If you mark this option, a wide variety of settings and data are backed up, including your Wi-Fi passwords, bookmarks, a list of the applications you’ve installed, the words you’ve added to the dictionary used by the onscreen keyboard, and most of the settings that you configure with the Settings application. If you unmark this option, you will stop backing up your setting, and any existing backups are deleted from Google Servers.
Back up account
Touch to back up your account.
Automatic restore
Mark the checkbox to restore your backed up settings or other data when you reinstall an application.
DRM reset
Touch to select delete all DRM licenses.
Factory data reset
Tablet reset will erase all of your personal data from internal storage, including information about your Google Account, any other accounts, your system and application settings, and any downloaded applications. Resetting the tablet does not erase any system software updates you’ve download\
ed or any files on your microSD card, such as music or photos. If you mark the checkbox - Reserve music and photos in internal Phone storage, before touching Reset tablet, any files stored on your tablet’s storage will not be erased. If you reset the tablet in this way, you’re prompted to re-enter the same kind of information as when you first started Android.
Language
Touch to select the language and the region.
Default
Touch to select a default input method. Touch Configure input methods to show all input methods. Touch the settings icon  to configure a certain input method.
Android keyboard
The Android keyboard settings apply to the onscreen keyboard that is included with your tablet. The correction and capitalization features affect only the English version of the keyboard. 
Voice search
Touch to view settings about voice search, such as Language, Speech output, etc.
Text-to-speech output
•	Preferred engine
Touch to choose a preferred text-to-speech engine, touch the settings icon  to show more choices for each engine.
Speech rate
Touch to open a dialog to select a speech rate for the synthesizer.
•	Listen to an example
Touch to play a brief sample of the speech by synthesizer with the current speech rate.
Pointer speed
Touch to open a dialog where you can change the pointer speed, touch OK to confirm. 
						

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Select time zone 
Touch to open a dialog where you can set the tablet’s time zone.
Use 24-hour format 
Mark the checkbox to display the time using 24-hour clock format.
Select date format 
Touch to open a dialog where you can select the format for displaying dates.
11.5.2 Accessibility
You use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your tablet.
Magnification gestures
Touch to turn on/off to activate/deactivate zoom in/out function by triple-tapping the screen.
Speak passwords
Mark  the checkbox to speak passwords while typing.
Accessibility shortcut
Touch to turn on/off to enable/disable accessibility features.
Touch & hold delay
Touch to adjust the duration of touch and hold delay. This function enab\
les  your tablet to differ touch and touch & hold, which may avoid incorrect operations.
When you are unable to power on your tablet, there is another way to perform a factory data reset by using hardware keys. Press the Volume up key and the power key at same time until the screen lights up.
11.4 Accounts
Use the settings to add, remove, and manage your Email and other supported accounts. You can also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send, receive, and synchronize data on their own schedules, and whether all applications can synchronize user data automatically.
11.5 System
11.5.1 Date & time
Use Date & Time settings to customize your preferences for how date and time are displayed.
Automatic date & time
Touch to select Use network/GPS provided time or Off.
Mark the checkbox to use network provided time or use GPS provided time.
Automatic time zone
Mark the checkbox to use network-provided time zone. Or unmark to set all values manually.
Set date 
Touch to open a dialog where you can manually set the tablet’s date.
Set time
Touch to open a dialog where you can manually set the tablet’s time. 
						

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USB debugging
Mark the checkbox to permit debugging tools on a computer to communicate with your tablet via a USB connection.
Power menu bug report
Mark the checkbox to select to include option in power menu for submitting a bug report.
Allow mock locations
Mark the checkbox to permit a development tool on a computer to control where the tablet believes it is located, rather than using the t\
ablet’s own internal tools for this purpose.
Select debug app 
Touch to select debug app.
Verify apps over USB
Mark the checkbox to check apps over USB.
Show touches
Mark the checkbox to show visual feedback for touches.
Pointer location
Mark the checkbox to show current touch data.
Show layout bounds
Mark the checkbox to show clip bounds, margins, etc.
Enhance web accessibility
Touch to open a dialog which asks you to install scripts from Google which make their web content more accessible. Touch Allow to confirm.
11.5.3 Development
To access this function, touch Settings\About tablet, then touch Build number 7 times. Now Development is available.
The Developer options screen contains settings that are useful for developing Android applications. For full information, including documentation of the Android applications and development tools, see the Android developer web site (http://developer.android.com).
Take bug report 
Touch to select to collect information about your current device state a\
nd send as an email message.
Desktop backup password
Touch to set/change/remove desktop full backup password.
Stay awake
Mark the checkbox to prevent the screen from dimming and locking when the tablet is connected to a charger or to a USB device that provides power. Don’t use this setting with a static image on the tablet for long periods of time, or the screen may be marked with that image.
Protect SD card
Mark the checkbox to select that Apps must request permission to read SD card. 
						

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Force 4x MSAA
Mark the checkbox to enable 4x MSAA.
Strict mode enabled
Mark the checkbox to enable strict mode. After enabled, the screen will flash when applications do long operations on the main thread.
Show CPU usage
Mark the checkbox to show current CPU usage.
Profile GPU rendering
Mark the checkbox to use 2D hardware acceleration in applications.
Enable OpenGL traces
Touch to adjust OpenGL traces.
Enable traces
Touch to adjust traces.
Don't keep activities
Mark the checkbox to destroy all activities as soon as you leave.
Background process limit
Touch to change the limit for background processes.
Show  all ANRs
Mark the checkbox to show "Application Not Responding" dialog for background applications.
Show GPU view updates
Mark the checkbox to show GPU view updates.
Show hardware layers updates
Mark the checkbox to show hardware layers updates.
Show GPU overdraw
Mark the checkbox to show GPU overdraw.
Show surface updates
Mark the checkbox to show screen updates.
Window animation scale
Touch to adjust the animation scale for your window.
Transition animation scale
Touch to adjust the animation scale while performing transition.
Animator duration scale
Touch to adjust the animation duration scale.
Disable HW overlays
Mark the checkbox to select to always use GPU for screen compositing.
Force GPU rendering
Mark the checkbox to forcely use 2D hardware acceleration in applications. 
						

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12  
Making the most of your 
tablet ...................................
You can download software upgrade for free from the website (www.alcatelonetouch.com).
12.1 Over-the-air software update capable
Using FOTA Upgrade tool you can update your tablet's software.
To access System Updates, please open Settings\About tablet\System updates. Touch Check for updates, and the tablet will search for the latest software. If you want to update the system, please touch the button Download, after it done please touch Install to complete the upgrade. Now your tablet's software will have the latest version.
You should turn on data connection before searching for updates. Settings for auto-check intervals and reminders about upgrades are also available once you restart the tablet.
If you have chosen auto-check, when the system discovers the new version, the  icon  will appear in the status bar. Touch the notification to access the System Updates directly.
11.5.4 About tablet
This contains information about things ranging from Legal information, Model number, Firmware version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number to those listed below:
System updates
Touch to check for system updates.
Status 
This contains the status of the Battery status, Battery level, My tablet number, Network, Signal strength, etc.
Legal information
Touch to view legal information. 
						

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•	conditions, sand, excess dust and any condition outside the operating guidelines;•	Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing and non-operative parts;•	Damage as result of physical abuse regardless of cause.
There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty provided by your jurisdiction. In no event shall TCT Mobile (US), Inc. or any of its affiliates be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to commercial loss, to the full extent those damages can be disclaimed by law. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
How to obtain Support: Contact the customer care center by calling (855-368-0829) or going to (http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/usa/). We have placed many self-help tools that may help you to isolate the problem and eliminate the need to send your wireless device in for service. In the case that your wireless device is no longer covered by this limited warranty due to time or condition, you may utilize our out of warranty repair options.
How to obtain Hardware Service within the terms of this warranty: Create a user profile (alcatel.finetw.com) and then create an RMA for the defective device. Ship the device with a copy of the original proof \
of purchase (e.g. original copy of the dated bill of sale, invoice) with the owner's return address (No PO Boxes accepted), wireless carrier’s name, alternate daytime phone number, and email address with a complete problem description. Only ship the device. Do not ship the SIM card, memory cards, or any other accessories such as the power adapter. You must properly package and ship the wireless device to the repair center.\
 TCT Mobile (US), Inc. is not responsible for devices that do not arrive at the service center or are damaged in transit. Insurance is recommended with proof of delivery. Upon receipt, the service center will verify the warranty conditions, repair, and return your device to the address provided in the RMA. Check the warranty repair status by going online with the RMA number on web portal.
13 12 Month Limited Warranty 
 Mobile (US), Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser of this wireless device that should this product or part thereof during normal consumer usage and condition be proven to be defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) months from the date of purchase as shown on your original sales receipt from an authorized sales agent. Such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the company’s option without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s). Batteries, power adapters, and other accessories sold as in box items are also warranted against defects and workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month period from the date of purchase. This warranty extends to products purchased and sold within the United States.
The limited warranty for your wireless device will be voided if any of the following conditions occur: •	Non-compliance with the instructions for use or installation, or with technical and safety standards applicable in the geographical area where your phone is used;•	Connection to any equipment not supplied or not recommended by TCT Mobile (US), Inc.;•	Modification or repair performed by individuals not authorized by TCT Mobile (US), Inc. or its affiliates;•	Changes to the device operating system by the user or third party applications;•	Acts of god such as inclement weather, lightning, power surges, fire, humidity, infiltration of liquids or foods, chemical products, download of files, crash, high voltage, corrosion, oxidation;•	Removal or altering of the wireless device’s event labels or serial numbers (IMEI);•	•	Damage	 from	exposure	 to	water	 or	other	 liquids,	 moisture,•	humidity, excessive temperatures or extreme environmental