Alcatel Onetouch Fling User Manual

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Table ofContents

Get Started	1
Your Phone at a Glance	1
Set Up Your Phone	2
Activation and Service	4
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan	4
Activate Your Phone	5
Manage Your Account	5
Re-Boost	5
Additional Information	5
Set Up Voicemail	6
Phone Basics	7
Your Phone’s Layout	7
Turn Your Phone On and Off	8
Navigate Through the Menus	9
Status Bar	9
Enter Text	10
Keypad	10
Phone Calls	13
Make Phone Calls	13
Call Using the Phone Dialer	13
Call from Recent History	13
Call from Contacts	13
Call Using a Speed Dial Number	14
Call Emergency Numbers	14
Receive Phone Calls	14
Voicemail	15
Voicemail Setup	15
Voicemail Notification	15
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages	15
Phone Call Options	16
In-call Options	16
Caller ID	17
Conference Calling	17
Call Using a Speed Dial Number	18

Recent History	18
Contacts	19
View Contacts	19
Contacts List Options	20
Add a Contact	20
Create a Group	21
Save a Phone Number	22
Edit a Contact	22
Add or Edit Information for a Contact	22
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact	22
Delete a Contact	22
Remove a Member from a Group	23
Assign a Speed Dial Number to a Contact	23
Messaging	24
Text and Multimedia Messaging	24
Send a Text Message	24
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)	25
Save and Resume a Draft Message	25
New Messages Notification	25
Manage Message Conversations	25
Music	27
Music Player	27
Web and Data	28
Launch a Web Connection	28
Learn to Navigate the Browser	28
Adjust Browser Settings	28
Download Games, Ringtones, and More	29
Access the Downloads Menus	29
Camera and Video	30
Open or Close the Camera	30
Take a Picture	30
Review Screen	30
Record Videos	30
View Pictures and Videos Using My Album	31
Open or Close My Album	31
View Pictures and Videos	31
Watch Video	32
Share Pictures and Videos	32

Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message	32
Tools and Calendar	33
Calendar	33
Add an Event to the Calendar	33
View an Event	33
Edit/Delete an Event	33
Alarm Clock	33
Calculator	34
Bluetooth	34
Turn Bluetooth On or Off	34
microSD Card	34
Insert or remove a microSD Card	34
View microSD Card Memory	35
Format the microSD Card	35
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive	35
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer	36
Settings	37
Airplane Mode	37
Display Settings	37
Wallpaper Settings	37
Storage Settings	37
Phone Memory	37
Location Services	37
Lock Phone	38
Language & Input Settings	38
Language Settings	38
Default Text Entry	38
Reset Phone	38
Accessibility Settings	38
Regulatory Information	40
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones	40
FCC Radio Frequency Emission	40
Using Your Phone with a Hearing Aid Device	40
Warning Statements	42
Copyright Information	43
Index	44

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Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and service the first time.

Your Phone at a Glance

The following illustrations outline your phone’s primary external features and buttons.

Get Started

Set Up Your Phone

You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.

Get Started

Install the Battery:

1.Remove the back cover using the notch in the bottom-left corner of the phone.

2.Insert the external microSD card into the slot with the gold contact facing down. To remove the external microSD card, gently press and slide it out.

3.Insert the battery into the battery compartment, making sure the connectors align. Gently press down to secure the battery.

Charge the Battery:

1. Insert the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom of the phone.

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2.Insert the other end of the cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an electrical outlet.

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

Note: The charging status bar will not float if your battery is extensively consumed. To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when 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.

Activation and Service

Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.

Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan

Set up your Boost Mobile account.

1.From your computer, visit boostmobile.com/activate.

2.Enter your phone’s MEID and click start activation process.

3.Your phone’s MEID (serial number) is printed on the sticker located on the back of your phone in the battery compartment. This number can also be found on the bottom panel of the phone’s package.

4.Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.

5.Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll be able to start using your phone.

Note: You can also activate by phone by calling 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from any other phone.

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Activate Your Phone

After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure to turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn on the new device and the programming information will be pushed to your device automatically.

Manage Your Account

Access information about your account. You can:

nCheck your minutes.

nRe-Boost® (add money to your account).

nChange plans.

nAnd more.

From Your Computer

n Log in with your wireless phone number and account PIN at boostmobile.com.

From Any Other Phone

n Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).

Re-Boost

Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your account. You decide exactly how and where you want to pay. Keep your account active by using your phone and adding money to your account.

Pay with Cash

Find an Authorized Re-Boost Retailer near you. Pick up a Re-Boost Card or recharge for as low as $10 at the register, where available.

Set Up Worry-Free Payments with Auto Re-Boost

It’s the easiest way to make sure your account stays on and active. Use a credit card, debit card or bank account—whatever’s best for you.

Visit boostmobile.com/reboost to get the details on all your Re-Boost options.

Additional Information

For more information about your Boost Mobile account, as well as other Boost Mobile services, visit us at: boostmobile.com.

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Set Up Voicemail

You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.

1.From the home screen, press MESSAGING (Left Soft Key) > Voicemail > Call Voicemail.

2.Follow the system prompts to:

•Create your password.

•Record your name announcement.

•Record your greeting.

Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail.

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Phone Basics

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.

Your Phone’s Layout

The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.

PhoneBasics

Key Functions

Item	Function

Menu/OK Key	Enter main menu/ Confirm an option

Navigation Keys	Press to go left/right/up/down to confirm an option

Left Soft Key	Messaging

Right Soft Key	Contacts List

Send Key	Recent Call (home screen)/ Answer/Send a call

End Key	Power on/Power off/ End a call/ Back to the Home screen

1 Key	Long press to access Voicemail

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

Turn Your Phone On and Off

The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.

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Turn Your Phone On/Off

n Press and hold .

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

Navigate Through the Menus

The navigation keys on your phone lets you scroll through onscreen items. To navigate through a menu, press up or down using the navigation keys.

Select Menu Items

As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any option by highlighting it and pressing. If the option is numbered, you can select it by pressing the corresponding number on the phone’s keypad.

Back Up Within a Menu

nTo go to the previous menu, press .

nTo return to the home screen, press .

Status Bar

The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.

Status Icons

Icon

Status

Bluetooth® active

Airplane Mode

Earphone

Location on

Vibrate

Silent

Bluetooth

Network (full signal)

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Icon

Status

Network (no signal)

Network (roaming)

3G (data service)

Alarm set

Battery (charging)

Battery (fully charged)

Notification Icons

Icon	Notification

Missed call

New message

New Voice Mail

Music playing

Event

Alarm

Enter Text

You can type on your phone using the keypad.

Keypad

Your phone provides a convenient keypad to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text.

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1.From a screen where you can enter text, press OPTIONS (Right Soft Key) to change the text mode. (If you are in the message entry screen, press OPTIONS [Right Soft Key] > Text Mode.)

2.Select one of the following options:

•T9Word to enter text using a predictive text system that reduces the number of key presses required while entering a word.

•Abc to enter characters by using the alphabet mode.

•123 to enter numeric characters.

•Symbols to enter symbols.

•Smileys to enter smile icons.

•Text Settings to display the text entry settings menu (if applicable).

Number

Function

11, commonly-used symbols

2a, b, c, A, B, C, 2

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