Alcatel Idol 4, Idol 4S User Guide

Table of Contents

Safety and use ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4

General information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������13

1 Your mobile �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������15

1.1 Keys and connectors .........................................................................15

1.2 Getting started ...................................................................................19

1.3 Home screen .......................................................................................20

2 Boom Key ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28

3 Text input ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������29

3.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard ........................................................29

3.2 Text editing ..........................................................................................30

4 Call, Call log and Contacts ���������������������������������������������������������31

4.1 Call ........................................................................................................31

4.2 Call log .................................................................................................39

4.3 Contacts ...............................................................................................39

5 Messaging and Email ������������������������������������������������������������������46

5.1 Messaging ............................................................................................46

5.2 Email .....................................................................................................51

6 Calendar & Time & Calculator ��������������������������������������������������53

6.1 Calendar ...............................................................................................53

6.2 Clock ....................................................................................................55

6.3 Calculator .............................................................................................58

7 Getting connected �����������������������������������������������������������������������59

7.1 Connecting to the Internet..............................................................59

7.2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices ..................................................61

7.3 Connecting to a computer...............................................................63

7.4 Sharing your phone's cellular data connection ...........................63

7.5 Connecting to virtual private networks ........................................64

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7.6 Connecting with devices through NFC ........................................66

8 Multimedia applications �������������������������������������������������������������67

8.1 Camera/Camcorder ...........................................................................67

8.2 Gallery ..................................................................................................70

8.3 Music ....................................................................................................73

9 Others���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������74

9.1 Files .......................................................................................................74

9.2 Sound Recorder ..................................................................................74

9.3 Compass ..............................................................................................75

9.4 NextRadio ............................................................................................75

9.5 Waves MaxxAudio .............................................................................75

9.6 Other applications .............................................................................76

10 Google applications ���������������������������������������������������������������������77

10.1 Chrome ................................................................................................77

10.2 Gmail .....................................................................................................77

10.3 Maps .....................................................................................................77

10.4 YouTube ................................................................................................ 78

10.5 Play Store .............................................................................................78

10.6 Drive .....................................................................................................78

10.7 Play Music ...........................................................................................78

10.8 Play Movies & TV...............................................................................79

10.9 Hangouts .............................................................................................79

10.10 Photos ..................................................................................................79

10.11 Keep ......................................................................................................79

11 Settings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������80

11.1 Wireless & networks .........................................................................80

11.2 Device ..................................................................................................83

11.3 Personal ...............................................................................................88

11.4 System ..................................................................................................93

12 VR goggles �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������96

12.1 Getting started ......................................................................... ..........96

12.2 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................101

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12.3 Safety information .......................................................................... 102

13 Making the most of your phone ������������������������������������������� 103

13.1 Smart Suite ......................................................................... .............. 103

13.2 Upgrade ............................................................................................ 104

14 Accessories ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 106

15 Warranty ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 107

16 Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 110

17 Specifications����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 117

This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/
kg. The specific maximum SAR values can be found on page
8 of this user guide.

When carrying the product or using it while worn on your

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body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster
or otherwise maintain a distance of 10 mm from the body
to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Note
that the product may be transmitting even if you are not
making a phone call.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume
levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device
near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.

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Safety and use �����������������������������������

We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a
consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained
herein.

• TRAFFIC SAFETY:

Given that studies show that using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle
constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset���),
drivers are requested to refrain from using their mobile when the vehicle is
not parked�

When driving, do not use your phone and headphone to listen to music or to
the radio. Using a headphone can be dangerous and forbidden in some areas.

When switched on, your phone emits electromagnetic waves that can interfere
with the vehicle’s electronic systems such as ABS anti-lock brakes or airbags. To
ensure that there is no problem:

- do not place your phone on top of the dashboard or within an airbag
deployment area,

- check with your car dealer or the car manufacturer to make sure that the
dashboard is adequately shielded from mobile phone RF energy.

• CONDITIONS OF USE:

You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimize its
performance.

Switch the phone off before boarding an aircraft.
Switch the phone off when you are in health care facilities, except in designated

areas. As with many other types of equipment now in regular use, mobile
telephones can interfere with other electrical or electronic devices, or equipment
using radio frequency.

Switch the phone off when you are near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey
all signs and instructions posted in a fuel depot, petrol station, or chemical plant,
or in any potentially explosive atmosphere.

When the phone is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm from any
medical device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump, etc. In
particular, when using the phone, you should hold it against the ear on the
opposite side to the device, if any.

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To avoid hearing impairment, pick up the call before holding your phone to your
ear. Also, move the handset away from your ear while using the "hands-free"
mode because the amplified volume might cause hearing damage.

Do not let children use the phone and/or play with the telephone and
accessories without supervision.

If your phone has a removable cover, note that your phone may contain
substances that could create an allergic reaction.

If your phone is a unibody device, the back cover and battery are not removable.
If you disassemble your phone the warranty will not apply. Disassembling the
phone may damage the battery, and may cause leakage of substances that could
create an allergic reaction.

Always handle your phone with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
Do not allow your phone to be exposed to adverse weather or environmental

conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc). The
manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature range is -10°C to +40°C.

At over 40°C the legibility of the phone’s display may be impaired, though this is
temporary and not serious.

Emergency call numbers may not be reachable on all cellular networks. You
should never rely only on your phone for emergency calls.

Do not open, dismantle or attempt to repair your mobile phone yourself.
Do not drop, throw or bend your mobile phone.
Do not use the phone if the glass made screen is damaged, cracked or broken

to avoid any injury.
Do not paint it.
Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by

TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates and are compatible with your phone
model. TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage
caused by the use of other chargers or batteries.

Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important
information stored on your phone.

Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing
lights, or when playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even
if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced
seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please
consult your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a
flashing-lights feature on your phone.

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Parents should monitor their children’s use of video games or other features that
incorporate flashing lights on the phones. All persons should discontinue use
and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or
muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation.
To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety
precautions:

- Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep.

- Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.

- Play in a room in which all lights are on.

- Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.

- If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest
for several hours before playing again.

- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after playing, stop
the game and see a doctor.

When you play games on your phone, you may experience occasional discomfort
in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Follow the
instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or
other musculoskeletal disorders.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels
for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your
ear while the loudspeaker is in use.

• PRIVACY:

Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in
your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your mobile
phone regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with your mobile
telephone� Pursuant to such laws and regulations, it may be strictly forbidden
to take photographs and/or to record the voices of other people or any of
their personal attributes, and duplicate or distribute them, as this may be
considered to be an invasion of privacy� It is the user's sole responsibility to
ensure that prior authorization is obtained, if necessary, in order to record
private or confidential conversations or take a photograph of another person;
the manufacturer, the seller or vendor of your mobile phone (including the
carrier) disclaim any liability which may result from the improper use of the
mobile phone�

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• BATTERY:

Following air regulation, the battery of your product is not charged. Please
charge it first.

Please note your phone is a unibody device, the back cover and battery are not
removable. Observe the following precautions:

- Do not attempt to open the back cover,

- Do not attempt to eject, replace and open battery,

- Do not punctuate the back cover of your phone,

- Do not burn or dispose of your phone in household rubbish or store it at a
temperature above 60°C.

Phone and battery as a unibody device must be disposed of in accordance with
locally applicable environmental regulations.

They will then be recycled, preventing substances being disposed of in the
environment so that their components can be reused.

In European Union countries:

These collection points are accessible free of charge.
All products with this sign must be brought to these collection points.

In non-European Union jurisdictions:

Items of equipment with this symbol are not to be thrown into ordinary bins if
your jurisdiction or your region has suitable recycling and collection facilities;
instead, they are to be taken to collection points for them to be recycled.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol on your telephone, the battery, and the accessories means
that these products must be taken to collection points at the end of
their life:

- Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for these items
of equipment

- Collection bins at points of sale.

• CHARGERS

Home A.C./ Travel chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C
(32°F) to 40°C (104°F).

The chargers designed for your mobile phone meet with the standard for safety
of information technology equipment and office equipment use. Due to different
applicable electrical specifications, a charger you purchased in one jurisdiction
may not work in another jurisdiction. They should be used for this purpose only.

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Characteristics of power supply (depending on the country):
Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 500 mA
Output: 5 V, 2A; 9V, 1.67A
Battery: Lithium 3000 mAh

• RADIO WAVES:

THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.

Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio-frequency
(RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish
permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are
based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations
through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines
include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known
as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR limit set by public authorities
such as the Federal Communications Commission of the US Government (FCC),
or by Industry Canada, is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of body tissue. Tests
for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the mobile phone
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.

This device complies with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure
limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the
measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE1725.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and
can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after
searching on FCC ID: 2ACCJN008.

Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual
SAR level of the mobile phone while operating can be well below the maximum
value. This is because the mobile phone is designed to operate at multiple power
levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the
closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of
the mobile phone. Before a mobile phone model is available for sale to the public,
compliance with national regulations and standards must be shown.

The highest SAR value for this model mobile phone when tested is 1.16 W/Kg
for use at the ear and 1.16 W/Kg for use close to the body.

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While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and
at various positions, they all meet the government requirements.

SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a separation distance of
10 mm between the unit and the human body. Carry this device at least 10 mm
away from your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to the
reported level. To support body-worn operation, choose the belt clips or holsters,
which do not contain metallic components, to maintain a separation of 15 mm
between this device and your body.

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RF exposure compliance with any body-worn accessory, which contains metal,
was not tested and certified, and use such body-worn accessory should be
avoided.

Additional information on SAR can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications
& Internet Association (CTIA) Web site: http://www.ctia.org/

The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that present scientific
information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for use of
mobile phones. If individuals are concerned, they might choose to limit their own
or their children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls, or using “hands­free” devices to keep mobile phones away from the head and body. Additional
WHO information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available
on the following website: http://www.who.int/peh-emf.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For the receiver devices associated with the operation of a licensed radio service

(e.g. FM broadcast), they bear the following statement:

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license­exempt RSS standard(s). The operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.

For other devices, they bear the following statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.
Your mobile phone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation,

you should avoid touching it or degrading it.
Please note by using the device some of your personal data may be shared with

the main device. It is under your own responsibility to protect your own personal
data, not to share it with any unauthorized devices or third party devices
connected to yours. For products with Wi-Fi features, only connect to trusted
Wi-Fi networks. Also, when using your product as a hotspot (where available),
use network security. These precautions will help prevent unauthorized access
to your device. Your product can store personal information in various locations
including a SIM card, memory card, and built-in memory. Be sure to remove
or clear all personal information before you recycle, return, or give away your
product. Choose your apps and updates carefully, and install from trusted
sources only. Some apps can impact your product’s performance and/or have
access to private information including account details, call data, location details
and network resources.

Note that any data shared with TCL Communication Ltd. is stored in
accordance with applicable data protection legislation. For these purposes,
TCL Communication Ltd. implements and maintains appropriate technical
and organizational measures to protect all personal data, for example against
unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss or destruction of or
damage to such personal data whereby the measures shall provide a level of
security that is appropriate having regard to

(i) the technical possibilities available,
(ii) the costs for implementing the measures,
(iii) the risks involved with the processing of the personal data, and
(iv) the sensitivity of the personal data processed.

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You can access, review and edit your personal information at any time by logging
into your user account, visiting your user profile or by contacting us directly.
Should you require us to edit or delete your personal data, we may ask you to
provide us with evidence of your identity before we can act on your request.

• LICENSES

microSD Logo is a trademark.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Ltd.
and its affiliates are under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.

Alcatel 6070O
Bluetooth Declaration ID D029817

The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google

TM

, Google MapsTM, GmailTM, YouTube, Google Play Store,

Search
Google LatitudeTM and Hangouts

The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by
Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0
Attribution License (the text will show when you long press Google legal in
Settings\About phone\Legal information).

You have purchased a product which uses the open-source (http://opensource.
org/) programs mtd, msdosfs, netfilter/iptables and initrd in object code and
other open source programs licensed under the GNU General Public License
and Apache License.

We will provide you with a complete copy of the corresponding source codes
upon request within a period of three years from the distribution of the product
by TCL.

You may download the source codes from http://sourceforge.net/projects/
alcatel/files/. The provision of the source code is free of charge from the internet.

(1)

May not be available in all countries.

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TM

are trademarks of Google Inc.

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Hearing Aid Compatibility

Your mobile phone is rated: «For Hearing Aid», to assist hearing device users in
finding mobile phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices.

This device is HAC M4/T4 compatible. Reference ANSI C63.19-2011
Your phone meets the M4/T4 level rating.
For more information please visit our website http://www.alcatelonetouch.us

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General information �������������������������

•Website: www.alcatelonetouch.us

•Facebook: facebook.com/alcatel

•Twitter: twitter.com/alcatel

•Instagram: instagram.com/actalel

•Hot Line Number: In the United States, call 855-368-0829 for technical

support.

•Manufacturer: TCL Communication Ltd.

•Address: Flat/RM 1910-12A, Block 3, China HongKong City, 33 Canton Road,

Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

•Electronic labeling path: Touch Settings\Regulatory & safety or press *#07#,

you can find more information about labeling

•How to obtain Support: In United States please call, [phone] or go

to www.alcatelonetouch.us for technical support. In Canada please call, (855)
844-6058 or go to www.alcatelonetouch.us for technical support.

On our website, you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section. You
can also contact us by e-mail to ask any questions you may have.

An electronic version of this user guide is available in English and other languages
according to availability on our server:

www�alcatelonetouch�us

Your telephone is a transceiver that operates on GSM in quad-band
(850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS in quad-band (850/1700/1900/2100
MHz), or LTE B2/4/5/7/12/17.

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.

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It depends on countries.

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Protection against theft

Your telephone is identified by an IMEI (phone serial number) shown on the
packaging label and in the phone’s memory� We recommend that you note
the number the first time you use your telephone by entering * # 0 6 # and
keep it in a safe place� It may be requested by the police or your carrier if your
telephone is stolen� This number allows your mobile telephone to be blocked
preventing a third person from using it, even with a different SIM card�

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Disclaimer

There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the
phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your telephone or
specific carrier services.

TCL Communication shall not be held legally responsible for such differences if
any, nor for their potential consequences, which responsibility shall be borne by
the carrier exclusively.

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Contact your network carrier to check service availability.

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1�1 Keys and connectors

Speaker

Sensor

Speaker

Headset connector

Bottom microphone

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Microphone

LED indicator

Front camera
Front flashlight

Touch screen

Boom Key

Back key

Overview key
Home key

Micro-USB
connector

Camera Flash/Flashlight

Camera

Volume key

Boom key

Power key

SIM card
slot/microSD
card slot

FCC ID:2ACCJN008

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Boom Key

Boom Key settings are available at: Settings\Boom Key.
If Boom Key is enabled,

•From Home screen, press the key to show weather effect.

•Press the key to instantly take a photo when your phone

is locked.

•Press and hold the key to take burst shot when your phone
is locked.

•Press the key to trigger audio effect when a song or movie
is played.

•Press the key to enhance voice quality during a call.

•Press the key from Gallery Moments to create a photo

collage.

•Press the key to trigger special effect such as sequence
change when a movie is played.

•You can also customize the Boom Key function. For
example, enable screenshot taking or application running
by pressing the Boom Key when the screen is locked.

•When phone is locked (display off):

- press to screen-on;

- double press to instant shot (800ms);

- long press to continuously shot.

Overview key

•Touch to switch between individual app activities and
documents.

Home key

•From any application or screen, touch to return to the
Home screen.

•Long press to turn on Google Now. You can get help such
as getting directions and restaurant information based on
the content detected on the screen.

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Back key

•Touch to go back to the previous screen, or close a dialog
box, options menu, the notification panel, etc.

Power key

•Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen.

•Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from

Power off/Restart/Aeroplane mode.

•Press and hold the Power key and Volume up key to reset.

•Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to

make a screenshot.

•Press and hold the Power key for at least 10 seconds to
force reboot.

Volume Keys

•In call mode, adjusts the earpiece or headset volume.

•In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjusts the media

volume.

•In general mode, adjusts the ringtone volume.

•Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call.

•In camera preview mode, press Volume up or down key to

take a photo or press and hold to make burst shoot.

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1�2 Getting started

1�2�1 Set up

Inserting or removing the SIM/microSD card

You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. You do not need
to power off your phone before inserting or removing the SIM card as
this phone supports hot swap.

Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Do not attempt to
insert other SIM types like mini and micro cards; otherwise, this
may cause damage to your phone.

Charging the battery

You are advised to fully charge the battery (
indicated by a percentage displayed on the screen while the phone is
powered off. The percentage increases as the phone is charged.

To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the
battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug;
switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running
applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc.

1�2�2 Power on your phone

Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on, unlock your
phone (Swipe, PIN, Password or Pattern) if necessary and confirm. The
Home screen is displayed.

If you do not know your PIN code or forget it, contact your network
carrier. Be sure to keep your PIN code well.

). Charging status is

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1�2�3 Power off your phone

Hold down the Power key until options appear, select Power off.

1�3 Home screen

You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets)
you love or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access.
Touch the Home key to switch to the Home screen.

Status bar

•Status/Notification indicators

•Touch and drag down to

open the notification panel.

Search bar

•Touch  to enter text search screen.

•Touch  to enter voice search screen.

Touch an icon to open an
application, folder, etc.

Favorite tray applications

•Touch to enter the application.

•Long press to move or remove applications.

Touch to enter the applications list.

The Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more
space for adding applications, shortcuts etc. Slide the Home screen
horizontally left and right to get a complete view.

Reversible screen

The phone supports the reversible function. From the Home screen,
touch
Reversible. Switch the toggle to enable the function.

to open the applications list, then touch Settings\Display\

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1�3�1 Using the touchscreen

Touch

To access an application, touch it with your finger.

Long press

To enter the available options for an item, long press the item. For
example, select a contact in Contacts, long press this contact, an
options list will appear.

Drag

Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location.

Slide/Swipe

Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, and
web pages. You can slide the screen horizontally too.

The device also supports one finger zooming in the Camera and
Gallery functions. Double touch the screen to zoom in/out.

Flick

Similar to swiping, but flicking makes it move quicker.

Pinch/Spread

Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or
together to scale an element on the screen.

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Rotate

Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape
by turning the phone sideways to have a better screen view.

1�3�2 Status bar

From the status bar, you can view both phone status (on the right side)
and notification information (on the left side).

Drag down the status bar to view notifications and drag again to enter
the quick settings panel.

Touch and drag up to close it. When there are notifications, you can
touch them to access notifications.

Notification panel

When there are notifications, touch and drag down the Status bar to
open the Notification panel to read more detailed information.

Touch to switch to the quick settings panel.

Touch to clear all event–based notifications
(other ongoing notifications will remain).

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Quick settings panel

Touch and drag down the Notification panel or touch
Quick settings panel. You can enable or disable functions or change
modes by touching the icons. Touch the
Quick settings panel.

Touch to enter user screen to edit and
save owner's name, phone number, and
other information.

Touch to customize your Quick settings panel.
Touch to access Settings, where you can

set more items.

icon to customize your

to open the

1�3�3 Search bar

The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate
information within applications, the phone or the web.

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 Search by text

• Touch the Search bar from the Home screen.

•Enter the text/phrase you want to search for.

•Touch the

 Search by voice

•Touch

•Speak the word/phrase you want to search for. A list of search

results will display for you to select from.

icon on the keyboard if you want to search on the web.

from the Search bar to display a dialog screen.

1�3�4 Lock/Unlock your screen

To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by
choosing slide or creating a pattern, PIN or password, etc.

To create a screen unlock pattern

•From the Home screen, touch

touch Settings\Lock screen\Screen lock\Pattern.

•Draw your own pattern.

to open the applications list, then

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To lock phone screen

Press the Power key once to lock the screen.

To unlock the phone screen

Press the Power key once to light up the screen, slide to draw the
unlock pattern you have created or enter your PIN or password, etc.
to unlock the screen.

If you have chosen Swipe as the screen lock, you can press the Power
key to light up the screen, then swipe up to unlock the screen, swipe
the camera icon left to enter Camera or swipe the Voice search icon
right to enter Voice search.

Double touch
to enter the
detailed screen

Swipe up to
unlock the screen

Swipe right to

enter Voice search

Swipe left to
enter Camera

1�3�5 Personalize your Home screen

Add

You can long press a folder, an application or a widget to activate the
Move mode, and drag the item to your preferred Home screen.

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Reposition

Long press the item to be repositioned to activate the Move mode,
drag the item to the desired position and then release. You can move
items both on the Home screen and the Favorite tray. Hold the icon
on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another
Home screen.

Remove

Long press the item to be removed to activate the Move mode, drag
the item up to the top of the X icon, and release after the item turns
red.

Create folders

To improve the organization of items (shortcuts or applications) on the
Home screen and the Favorite tray, you can add them to a folder by
stacking one item on top of another. To rename a folder, open it and
touch the folder’s title bar to input the new name.

Wallpaper customization

Long press the empty area in the Home screen, then touch

WALLPAPERS to customize wallpaper.

1�3�6 Widgets and recently-used applications

Consult widgets

Long press the empty area in the Home screen, then touch WIDGETS
to display all widgets.

Touch the selected widget and slide it to move to your preferred
screen.

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Consult recently-used applications

To consult recently-used applications, touch the Overview key. Touch
a thumbnail in the window to open the application.

Touch one thumbnail and slide it right/left or touch X to close the
application.

Touch
applications.

at the bottom of the screen to close all the running

1�3�7 Volume adjustment

Using the volume key

Press the Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate the vibrate
mode, press the Volume down key until the phone vibrates.

Using the settings menu

From the Home screen, touch
touch Settings\Sound & notification\Sound to set the volume of
media, ringtone, alarm, etc. to your preference.

to open the applications list, then

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Boom Key settings are available at: Settings\Boom Key.

If Boom Key is enabled,

•From Home screen, press the key to show weather effect.

•Press the key to instantly take a photo when your phone is locked.

•Press and hold the key to take burst shot when your phone is locked.

•Press the key to trigger audio effect when a song or movie is played.

•Press the key to enhance voice quality during a call.

•Press the key from Gallery Moments to create a photo collage.

•Press the key to trigger special effect such as sequence change when

a movie is played.

•You can also customize the Boom Key function. For example, enable
screenshot taking or application running by pressing the Boom Key
when the screen is locked.

•When phone is locked (display off):

- press to screen-on;

- double press to instant shot (800ms);

- long press to continuously shot.

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3�1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard

Onscreen Keyboard settings

Touch Settings\Language & input, touch the keyboard you want to set
up and a series of settings will become available.

Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation

Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the onscreen keyboard
orientation. You can adjust it by changing the settings (Touch Settings\
Display\Auto-rotate screen). Also your phone screen is reversible.

(Touch Settings\Display\Reversible).

3�1�1 Android keyboard

Touch to enter text
or numbers.

Touch to switch

between "abc/Abc"

Long press to switch

to "abc/ABC" mode.

between symbol and

numeric keyboard.

mode;

Touch to switch

Long press to select
symbols.

Long press to show input options.

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