Alba ALBA 4 Instruction manual

ALBA 4

Instruction manual

You’ll soon be up and running
Looking forward to your new ALBA 4 smartphone? Great.
Then let’s get you started.
Just follow this simple step-by-step guide and you’ll be good to go.

Help and Guidance

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require any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at:
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Contents

Safety information...........................................5

Getting to know your ALBA 4 ...................21

Ready let’s begin.................................................22

Accessories...........................................................23

Device description.............................................24

Assembling............................................................27

SIM size guide......................................................28

Inserting SIM cards & memory card...........29

Turning on............................................................32

On your homescreen.......................................33

Mobile data connection..................................34

WiFi connection.................................................35

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Using your ALBA 4 .......................................37

Adding a Google account.............................38

Hints and tips for Android..............................40

Improving security on your Alba phone.42

Product support............................................47

Troubleshooting................................................48

Help and assistance.........................................50

Environmental considerations.....................51

Your Alba guarantee.........................................52

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Warranty and Limited Liability

In this document, with regard to the use of the name “Alba”, Alba is a brand owned by Argos
Ltd, 489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.
This product is sold with a limited warranty and specific remedies are available to the
original purchaser in the event the product fails to conform to the limited warranty.
Manufacturer’s liability may be further limited in accordance with its sales contract.
Nothing in this document aects the consumers statutory rights under UK law, in particular
Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as Amended), Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contract
(Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.
In general, and in an non-limited manner, the manufacturer shall not be responsible for
product damages caused by natural disasters, fire, static discharge, misuse, abuse, neglect,
improper handling or installation, unauthorized repair, alteration or accident. In no event
shall the manufacturer be liable for loss of data stored on disk media unless the cause is
proven to be a defective product or a defect in any digital content supplied with the unit.
Please see Argos.co.uk for a complete statement of warranty rights, remedies and limitation
of liability.

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Furthermore, the warranty as far as is permitted by law does not apply to:

1. Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or incorrect
electrical current or voltage.

2. Any product tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number label.

3. Any product without a warranty or serial number label.
The end user is required to use this product only in conformity with its original purpose and is
strictly forbidden to make any technical modifications that could potentially impinge on the
rights of third parties. Any modification to the hardware, software, or physical enclosure of the
product must be approved in writing by Alba. Non approved modified products are subject
to the withdrawal of any or all guarantee clauses. In the event that your product ceases to
operate within 24 months of purchase, return it along with all accessories to your place of
purchase along with proof of purchase for either a free repair, replacement or refund to be
determined by Alba on receipt of your faulty device. This Guarantee is provided by Argos Ltd,
489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard MK9 2NW, and does not aect your consumer rights.

Lithium-ion Battery Caution

This product is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not pierce, open,
disassemble it, or use it in a humid and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store

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or leave your product in or near sources of heat, in direct strong sunlight, in a high
temperature location, in a pressurized container or in a microwave oven. Do not
expose it to temperatures over 60 C (140 F). If the battery leaks and you come into
contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention
immediately. Failure to follow these instructions could cause the Lithium-Ion battery
to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage.

Optimising battery performance

Do not leave your battery charging for more than one day. Doing so runs the risk of
overcharging the battery and shortening its total life span. If the device is not used for
an extended period of time, the battery will slowly discharge and the device will need
to be recharged before using again. Unplug the charger from the wall when it is not
being used. Use only a Alba approved battery in the device.

Warnings and Safety Instructions
CAUTION

To prevent risks of electric shock, this unit must only be opened by qualified service
personnel. Power o and disconnect the power supply cable before opening the unit.

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or loading music, video, or
picture files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright
law.
Copyrighted materials, works of art, and/or presentations may require authorization
to be fully or partially recorded. Please be aware of all such applicable laws
concerning the recording and use of such for your country and jurisdiction.

SAFETY

For driving safety, only a passenger should operate the device when the car is in
motion and not the driver. Laws governing the usage of electronic devices by the
driver may be applicable in your jurisdiction and/or country.

Install your Alba product carefully

Make sure your Alba product and its accessories are solidly secured when you are
using them in a car. Avoid mounting your Alba device and its accessories near the
airbag opening areas. Equipment that is not securely fixed in a car could result in

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serious injury when the airbag activates. Handle the batteries and charger with care
and respect the recycling instructions. Use only Alba certified batteries and charger
for your Alba product. Using batteries or a charger that is not certified by Alba can
result in serious injury or damage your product. Never throw a battery into a fire. See
your current local regulations for information on battery recycling.
Never put your Alba device inside of, or on top of, a heating device such as
microwave oven, toaster oven, or heater. When batteries heat up, there is a risk of
explosion. Be careful to never crush or perforate the battery. Avoid exposing the
battery to high external pressure which could provoke an internal short-circuit and
overheating.
Use only accessories that are Alba branded or recommended by Alba. The use of
incompatible accessories with the Alba device can cause injury. Handle your Alba
product with care. Keep your product away from any sources of humidity. This can
seriously damage the device. Do not manipulate your Alba device with wet hands.
Any damage done to the device due to its contact with water voids your guaranty. Do
not use or store your product in an area that is dusty or dirty. This can deteriorate the
components in your device. Your Alba device is a complex electronic product. Keep
it protected from falls and physical shock. Do not subject it to violent movements.

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Do not paint your product. Doing so could make movable parts unusable and
reduce or limit its functionality. Only Alba certified technicians are qualified to repair
your Alba device. In calling upon non qualified persons to repair your Alba product,
you run the risk of damaging your device and voiding your guarantee, this does not
aect your consumer rights.

Avoid interference with other electronic products

Your Alba device radiates radio frequency (RF) signals that could interfere with the
functioning of other electronic devices that are insuciently or incorrectly protected
from RF energy, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, or any other
electronic device found in your home or car. Contact the maker of the maker of the
equipment to resolve any possible interference problems.

Other Security Instructions

Always manipulate your Alba device with care. Keep it in a clean environment away
from dust. Do no expose the device to extreme temperatures. Do not drop or throw
the device. Do not allow the device to come in close contact to a flame.

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CHILD PROTECTION:

This device is not a toy. Keep the device away from babies and infants, young
children should only use the item under adult supervision. Unsupervised play can
lead to injury or damage to the device. The mains adapter should be connected to
the power supply close to the equipment and be easily accessible. To isolate the unit
from power switch o power to the mains adapter and disconnect it from the power
supply before disconnecting the USB lead from the product.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Normal functioning of the product may be disturbed by ESD. If so, simply reset the
product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. During file
transmission, please handle with care and operate in a static-free environment.

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Avoiding Hearing Damage

This product respects the current regulations for limiting the output volume of
consumer audio devices to a safe level. It must be only used with earphones
complying with the EN 50332 norm. By listening to your device with
headphones or earbuds at high volumes, you run the risk of permanent

damage to your ears. Even if you get used to listening at high volumes and it seems
normal to you, you still risk the possibility of damaging your hearing. Reduce the
volume of your device to a reasonable level to avoid permanent hearing damage. If
you hear ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or shut o your device and see a
doctor.

Copyright Notice

Copyright Argos Limited © 2017. All rights reserved.
This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without
prior consent, in writing, from Argos Limited. All brands and products names are
registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. Specifications are
subject to change without notification. Errors and omissions accepted. Images and

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illustrations may not always match contents.

Disclaimer of warranty:

To the extent allowed by applicable law, representations and warranties of non­infringement of copyrights or other intellectual property rights resulting from the
use of the product under conditions other than as here above specified, are hereby
excluded.

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT for Alba SOFTWARE

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE BELOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE END
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) BEFORE USING YOUR Alba PRODUCT. THE
“Alba SOFTWARE” (all software distributed within the Alba hardware product) ON THIS
DEVICE IS LICENSED TO YOU, YOU DO NOT OWN IT. BY USING THE SOFTWARE
ON THE DEVICE, YOU ARE THUS GIVING YOUR CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THIS
AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THIS EULA, Alba WILL
NOT LICENSE THE SOFTWARE
TO YOU. IN SUCH A CASE, PROMPTLY SEE YOUR VENDOR OR CONTACT Alba
DIRECTLY in order to FIND an adequate solution to this disagreement. On first use
you may be required to accept license agreements, terms and conditions for third

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party software supplied with the device additional to the terms set out here.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE – Subject to the terms and conditions of this license, Alba
grants you the nonexclusive right to use the software within the Alba hardware
product. The Alba SOFTWARE can only be used on the Alba manufactured product
that it is delivered with.

2. TITLE – You have no title, ownership rights, rights to trade secrets, or intellectual
rights to the Alba SOFTWARE.

3. LIMITATIONS - You may not alter, decrypt, disassemble, decompile, or reverse
engineer in part or in whole the Alba SOFTWARE except as permitted by mandatory
applicable law.

4. COPYRIGHT / INTELLECTUAL RIGHTS – The Alba SOFTWARE is protected by
the laws of England and Wales, United States and other applicable International
Copyright and intellectual property laws and treaties.

5. NO WARRANTY / LIMITED LIABILITY
A. Alba SOFTWARE is licensed to you.
B. Alba makes not guarantees either expressed or implied as to the correctness,
accuracy, reliability, fitness of use for a particular purpose or otherwise of its

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SOFTWARE. This does not aect your consumer rights set out in the Consumer
Rights Act 2015

6. LICENSED COMPONENTS – Within the Alba SOFTWARE are components licensed
to Alba and/or its partners and/or suppliers and such licensors reserve rights that may
not be expressed herein. Alba’s licensor(s) makes no warranties, express or implied,
including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, regarding the licensed materials. Alba’ licensor(s) does not
warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use or the results
of the use of the licensed materials in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability,
or otherwise. You assume the entire risk as to the results and performance of the
licensed materials. Where the exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted by
some jurisdictions, this exclusion may not apply to you.
In no event will Alba’s licensor(s), and their directors, ocers, employees or agents
(collectively Alba’s licensor) be liable to you for any consequential, incidental
or indirect damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use of
inability to use the licensed materials even if Alba’s licensor has been advised of the
possibility of such damages. Where some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or

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limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations
may not apply to you.

7. ILLEGAL USE – You cannot use the Alba SOFTWARE to engage in illegal activities
including the reproduction, storage and/or distribution of copyrighted materials that
you do not have the express written consent to.

8. TRANSFER – You can permanently transfer your rights to the Alba SOFTWARE
through the transfer or the sale of your Alba hardware product to a second party.
You must not retain any copy of the software, upgrades, versions, or documentation,
and the party to whom you transfer the agreement must make written notice that he
accepts the conditions of this EULA.

9. TERMINATION – You may terminate this agreement at any time, at which point
you cannot use the Alba SOFTWARE. To do so, you must destroy all originals
and copies of the Alba Software and all documentation. You can write to Alba
for instructions on having the software removed from your device. This license
will terminate automatically (without notice from Alba) if any part of this license
agreement is violated.

10. DECOMPOSITION – If any part or condition of this agreement is held by
governing law to be invalid or unenforceable, such part will be enforceable to

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the extent allowed by law and will have no eect on any other sections of this
agreement.
GOVERNING LAW – This license is governed under the law of England and Wales, If
you have any questions about this end user license agreement please write to Argos
Ltd (owner of the Alba Brand), 489 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW, UK.
Argos declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from:
Argos Ltd.
489-499 Avebury Boulevard
Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW, UK

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Open Source Software Oer

The software bundled with this product may include software files subject to
certain open source license requirements. Such open source software files are
subject solely to the terms of the relevant open source software license. Such open
source software is provided on an “AS IS” basis to the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law.
For the open source files contained herein, please access “Open source license”
section located at: Settings\About tablet\Legal information on the device for the
relevant copyright and licensing terms. You may obtain a copy of Apache License,
Version 2.0 at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.
You may also obtain a copy of GNU General Public License, Version 2 at the Free
Software Foundation, INC, 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301,
USA. Until the date that is three years after our last shipment of this product, you may
obtain a copy of the source code corresponding to the binaries for any GPL-Licensed
file by contacting Argos customer service at http://www.argos.co.uk and Argos will
send you a link to such source code or will provide instructions to get the source on
a physical medium. This oer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

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Getting to know your

ALBA 4

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Ready? Let’s begin...

Please read these instructions carefully.
They contain important information which will help you get the best from your Alba
tablet and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help.
For full details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions.

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Accessories

IM

Charger

Instruction

Alba

manual

Phone

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USB cable

2 silicone

covers

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Device description

On/O

Volume

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Device description

Flash

Micro USB port

Headphone jack

Camera

Loudspeaker

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ON/OFF: when the device is o,

long press to turn on. When the

device is on, short press to turn

o the screen and long press to

display options.

Volume +/-: press +/- to adjust

the volume. When you press the

button, notification options are

displayed. You can select the most

appropriate one.

Back: press to go back to the

previous screen.

Home: short press to return to the

homescreen, long press to access

Google Now.

Recent apps: press to display
recent apps.

Micro-USB port: plug the provided
cable to charge the device or to
connect it to a computer.
Headphone jack: connect the
provided earphones to make
hand-free calls.
Camera & Flash: take pictures or
make movies. To extend movies
duration, insert a micro-SD card.
Activate the flash option in a dark
environment and use it as a torch
through the quick settings.

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Assembling

After you have unpacked your mobile phone box:

1. Remove the device’s back cover using the notch.

2. Insert your SIM card or Memory card in the corresponding slot.

3. Insert the device’s battery.

4. Replace the back cover.

Card type Slot Format When inserting your SIM card or micro-SD

3G/2G slot 1 Micro SIM

3G/2G slot 2 Micro SIM

Micro-SD card slot 3 Micro-SD

Please note that you must turn the phone o before removing or inserting a SIM.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the SIM.

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card, make sure to follow the illustration,
otherwise you may damage the slot or
the card.
‘SD max 64GB (FAT32 card not included)’

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SIM size guide

Use the following guide to identify the card required for each slot.

Standard-SIM

25mm 15mm

Micro-SIM

Nano-SIM Micro-SD

12mm

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Inserting SIM cards & memory card

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Adding a micro-SD card

You can increase the memory of your phone quite cheaply by buying a micro SD
card. For insertion diagram see page 29. When you insert the card into the phone
and switch it back on, the phone will oer you 2 options.

1. Use as portable storage – for moving photos and other media between devices

2. Use micro-SD as internal memory – for storing anything on this device only,
including apps.
If your phone does not automatically oer you the SD options above, you can find
them in Settings – storage – SD card –
If you pick option 1 you can take the card out anytime you like and use it in other
compatible devices, e.g. a PC or tablet. You can load files onto it to use in your
phone (e.g. mp3 files), and to take photos or downloaded files o your phone to
store or view on your PC/tablet. Note that in this method you can only store media
files, you cannot store Android apps on the card. The operating system will not
allow it.

– settings.

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If you chose option 2 (to format as internal memory) you increase capacity for
apps as well as files. However, the memory is truly integrated with the phone, so if
you remove it, you will lose files and apps. So if you pick option 2, its best to pick
a large capacity card so you don’t ever need to upgrade. It’s also very important to
use a fast card or the performance of your apps may be aected. We recommend
you use App Performance Class A1 cards for integrated storage. The next best
choice is to opt for an Ultra High Speed (UHS) card with a read/write speed of at
least 20MB/s. See page 27 for maximum recommended capacity.
Note its best to format the card in your phone/Android tablet before you load
anything onto it. Your Android phone knows what format to use. If you prefer to
do this in your PC, the format required is FAT32. Your phone will not work with
cards formatted in NTFS or other formats and may not even recognize them.

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Turning on

1. Plug the charging cable in the Micro-USB port and connect it to its charger.
Before using your device for the first time, charge its battery completely.

2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.
The first time you start up your Alba, the installation wizard will help you set up your
device.

3. Follow the instructions.
If you have inserted a SIM card, you may need to enter a PIN code.
Beware of typing a wrong PIN code.

Tip:

Your device goes in standby mode when you do not use it for a specific period of
time. To wake up your device, press the ON/OFF button. To set the duration, go to
Settings > Display > Sleep.

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1. Swipe right to access Google Now

2. Swipe up

3. Hold your finger
on an app

to access all your apps

to move it right and create a new
homescreen.

1

3

4. Say “Ok Google” to launch the search page.

5. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it. Touch
again the bar to reveal the quick settings.

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Mobile data connection

If your mobile phone subscription includes a mobile data option, you should be
connected to the Internet without any further setup. The phone will only have signal
if you are in an area covered by your provider’s 4G network.

(1)

Activating/Deactivating the mobile data

1. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.

2. Touch the bar again to reveal the quick settings.

3. Select the Settings icon.

4. In Wireless & networks, select Data usage, then the
SIM card tab.

(7)

5. Slide the Mobile data switch to turn on/o.

(9)

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WiFi connection

WARNING: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone. You can
access the WiFi settings quickly from the status bar.

1. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.

2. Touch again the bar to reveal the quick settings.

3. Select the WiFi icon
connection

.

to activate the WiFi

4. Select “WiFi” below the WiFi icon.

5. Touch the name of network you want to connect to.
Private networks are shown with a lock icon and will
require you to enter your password.

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Adding a Google account

A Google account lets you take full advantage of any Google apps and services that
you may want to use.

1. Go to “Settings” > “Accounts” > “Add account”.

2. Select the account type “Google” to add.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter information about the account.
Once the account is created, you can access Play Store, Gmail, Hangouts, Maps and
many other apps.

Synchronizing info

Information must be synced to be saved. Your data is backed up on Google servers.

1. Go to “Settings” > “Accounts” > “Google”.

2. Select your account.
The list of information that can be synced are displayed.
Automatic sync should be activated. To launch the sync, press the Menu button
, then Sync now. You can get them back in case of loss of your device or SIM card.
When your Google account is added to a new device, all your saved information is
transferred.

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Saving your contacts

When your contacts are saved, they are always available on the web and can be
synced to any Android phone that’s set up with your Google account.

1. Install the SIM card with your contacts in your phone.

2. From the Home screen or the All Apps screen, select the Contacts app

3. Touch the Menu button

> “Import/Export”.

4. In Import/export contacts, select “Import from SIM card”.

5. Select your Google account.

6. Check contacts to be imported and validate.

7. Once the contacts are imported in the Google account, go to “Settings” >
“Accounts” > “Google”.

8. Select you Google account.

9. Select the Menu button
Your contacts are saved to your Google account.

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Hints and tips for Android

Moving a home screen item: Touch and hold your finger onto it, then slide it to the

desired location, and release your finger.
Removing a home screen item: Touch and hold it, slide your finger towards the top
of the screen and drop it over the “Remove” icon.
Uninstalling an item: From the “All apps” screens, touch and hold it, slide your finger
towards the top of the screen and drop it over “Uninstall” bin.
Creating application folders: Drop one app icon over another on a home screen
and the two icons will be combined.

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Hints and tips for Android

Changing your wallpaper: Hold your finger on a home screen at an empty location.

Touch “Wallpapers”.
Locking the touchscreen: Select the “Settings” app, then scroll down and touch
“Security”. Touch “Screen lock”. Touch the type of lock you would like to use. After
you set a lock, a lock screen is displayed whenever your screen wakes up, requesting
the pattern, pin or other specified key.

Widgets: Hold your finger on a homescreen at an empty location. Touch “Widgets”.

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Improving security on your Alba Phone

Online

In order to avoid online threats we recommend that you install antivirus and
security software on your device and keep these and your browser and other
software up to date to take advantage of security fixes.

Physical theft

If you store valuable information on your phone including passwords and
logins for personal accounts etc. you may want to enhance the security of
your phone in case it is stolen or lost.

Setting a PIN or password

You can set a pin code (4-8 digit numerical code) or you can set a password
which is 4 to 17 digits. We recommend you set a password, the longer and
more complex it is the harder it is to break. For the best passwords use a

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mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters
such as %, # and *.

•In ‘Settings’, select ‘Security’, then ‘screen lock’, then select PIN or Password.
It is important to remember your password, without it your device will be
useless. Make a note of it in this book and keep the book somewhere safe
away from your phone.
Encryption
As a feature of Android 7, the personal data on your Alba phone is
encrypted to prevent any unauthorized persons getting access to it.
So, in the event of your phone being lost or stolen your data is safe. In
order for encryption to be eective you must set an eective password.
Security on your device is very eective so remember to write down
your password and Google account address and password.

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In the event that you forget them you will not be able to access your device by any
means. We suggest that you write down your account details and passwords in
this book and then keep this book in a safe place.

Erasing your personal data

If you sell your tablet on or discard it, you should remove your personal data from
it.

1.Remove your Google account
Settings – accounts – Google – select your account then press and press ‘remove
account’.

2.Return your phone to factory defaults
Settings – Back up and reset – Factory data reset – reset phone.
If you prefer to be extra sure, you can also use an eraser app.
To download a file eraser, go to Google Play
store, select a file eraser program such as Remo File Eraser – download and install.
Open the app and follow instructions to securely erase your data.

•To download a file eraser go to Google Play store, select a file eraser

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program such as Remo File Eraser – download and install.

•Open the app and follow instructions to securely erase your data.

Further Advice

For further advice on how to stay safe there are government lead initiatives such as
Get Safe Online https://www.getsafeonline.org/ which give good advice about
how to avoid a range of security threats. Don’t let security issues spoil your
enjoyment of your phone.

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Troubleshooting

My phone is frozen or crashed

Perform a soft reset by pressing and holding the volume down button and
ON/OFF buttons together for 15 seconds.
If all else fails - remove and reinstall your battery, then turn your phone on.
Crashes are usually the result of 1. conflicts with 3rd party apps. 2. apps
that have not been updated, 3. Firmware that has not been updated.

1. Check what apps you have installed recently to see if you can find
the problem app, uninstalling may fix the issue

2. Update your apps by opening the Google Play app, touch the 3 lines
icon in the search box and the select my apps and games – update all.

3. Check to see if firmware updates are available by going to settings
– about phone – check for update. Don’t be scared of updating your
firmware, it’s quick and painless and all your apps and files will be right
were you left them. Just make sure
you have good signal and do the update on WiFi to avoid data charges.

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Troubleshooting

I cannot switch my phone:

Charge the battery for at least 20 minutes.

My phone cannot connect to a network or “No service” is displayed:

Recheck that your SIM is inserted correctly in accordance with this
instruction set. Try connecting in another location. Verify the network
coverage with your operator.

Unable to make outgoing calls or receive incoming calls:

Make sure your phone is connected to a network by checking the signal
bars icon on the status bar or by calling your network. Check with your
operator to see if you have credit.

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Troubleshooting

SIM card PIN locked:
Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal
Unblocking Key).
To configure a new 4G network:
On your device, tap Settings.
Select Wireless & networks > More... > Mobile networks.
Select Network settings. In Network operators, select your operator.
In Access Point Names, select the correct access point name and enter
the exact connection parameters provided by your 4G provider.

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Troubleshooting

Factory data reset

The most common causes of operational problems on mobile phones is
interference from 3rd party apps and malware picked up from internet use. If
your phone starts to misbehave or seems faulty, first consider that the problem
may be due to a new app. Back track to see what apps you have loaded
recently to see what may have caused an issue. In some cases, uninstalling the
app may be enough to fix the issue. In other cases, you will need to perform
a factory data reset to recover your phone to working order. If you are synced
up to your Google account, your apps and settings are backed up, so this is not
such an extreme remedy. First check that you have your Google account set
up and that you can remember the account e-mail address and password. You
will need these after the reset. If you can’t remember them do not reset, your
phone would be useless afterwards. To reset, go to settings – back up and reset

- factory data reset – reset phone.

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Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your Alba phone is not operating as
intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these
instructions or online at www.argos-support.co.uk
If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0208 068 1044*.
Please have the following information ready: 7 digit Argos catalogue code e.g.
123/4567 from your receipt of product packaging
or 7 digit PN e.g. 503XXX from the product or packaging
Date of purchase – from your receipt

Helpline business hours:

Monday to Friday 9.00 – 18.00
Saturday 9.00 – 16.00
Sunday Closed

Or e-mail for written support to; [e-mail]

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Environmental Considerations

Protection of the environment is an important concern to Alba. In order to
put this concern into tangible actions, Alba has consciously included a set
of methods that favour a respect for the environment into the entire cycle
of its products; from fabrication to consumer usage, to final disposal.
Batteries : If your product contains a detachable battery pack, you should
only dispose of it in a designated collection point for used batteries.

signifies that it falls into the category of electric/electronic equipment. Products of
this type contain substances that are potentially dangerous to the environment and
to human health. Therefore, you should not dispose of the Alba electronic device
in a regular trash. As such, the current European directives ask that this device be
collected: at places of distribution in the case of a purchase of a similar electronic
product. At locally created disposal areas (waste disposal centres, sorted trash
system, etc.). By doing this, you are actively participating in the reuse and recycling of
disposed electronic and electric equipment that could have potential eects on the
environment and human health.

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This product is guaranteed for 24 months from the date of original

Your Alba Guarantee

purchase. Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship
will be repaired free of charge (or if applicable the product will be replaced
or the purchase price refunded) where possible during this period by the
dealer from who your purchased the unit.

The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The guarantee does not
cover accidental damage,
misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or
consumable items.

• The product must be correctly
installed and operated in
accordance with the instructions

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contained in the manual.

• It must be used solely for
domestic purposes. The
guarantee will be rendered invalid
if the product is re-sold or has
been damaged by inexpert repair.

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• Specifications are subject to
change without notice.

• Alba disclaim any liability for
loss or damage arising from the
breakdown of the product.

• This guarantee is in addition to and
does not diminish your statutory or
legal rights.

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Sar - After the labortory measurements, when it is kept at 0.5 cm from your body,

the SAR values for this device are:

Head Max: 0.968W/Kg (10g)

Body Max: 1.466W/Kg (10g)

Argos declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the declaration of
conformity can be obtained from: Argos Ltd. 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton
Keynes, MK9 2NW, UK

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Contact: www.argos-support.co.uk

Helpline: 0208 068 1044

PN: 115941