Alcatel Onetouch Retro User Manual

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Table of Contents

Get Started	1
Your Phone at a Glance	1
Set Up Your Phone	2
Activation and Service	4
Set Up Voicemail	4
Phone Basics	6
Your Phone’s Layout	6
Turn Your Phone On and Off	7
Navigate Through the Menus	8
Status Bar	8
Enter Text	9
Phone Calls	12
Make Phone Calls	12
Call Using the Phone Dialer	12
Call from Recent History	12
Call from Contacts	12
Call Using a Speed Dial Number	13
Call Emergency Numbers	13
Receive Phone Calls	13
Voicemail	14
Voicemail Setup	14
Voicemail Notification	14
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages	14
Phone Call Options	15
In-call Options	15
Caller ID	16
Conference Calling	16
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
Web and Data	28
Launch a Web Connection	28
Learn to Navigate the Browser	28
Adjust Browser Settings	28
Camera and Video	30
Open or Close the Camera	30
Take a Picture	30
Record Videos	31
View Pictures and Videos Using My Album	32
Open or Close My Album	32
View Pictures and Videos	32
Watch Videos	32
Share Pictures and Videos	32
Tools and Calendar	34
Alarm Clock	34
Calendar	34
Add an Event to the Calendar	34
View an Event	34
Edit/Delete an Event	34
Bluetooth	35
Update Phone	35

Phone Memory	35
microSD Card	35
Insert or remove a microSD Card	36
View microSD Card Memory	36
Format the microSD Card	36
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive	36
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer	37
Calculator	37
Stop Watch	37
Voice Memo	38
World Time	38
Settings	39
Display Settings	39
Wallpaper Settings	39
Backlight Control	39
Brightness Settings	39
Font Size	39
Power Save Mode	39
Volume Settings	40
Ringtone Settings	40
Phone Information	40
Lock Phone	40
Location Services	40
Parental Control Settings	40
Reset Phone	41
Language & Input Settings	41
Language Settings	41
Default Text Entry	41
Accessibility Settings	41
Call Answer Settings	41
Airplane Mode	42
Data Settings	42
Roaming Settings	42
Persistent Alerts	42
Regulatory Information	43
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones	43
FCC Radio Frequency Emission	43

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Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device	43
Warning Statements	45
Copyright Information	46
Index	47

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 illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.

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Set Up Your Phone

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

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.

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Charge the Battery:

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

2.Plug the other end of the charger cable 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

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plug; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc.

Activation and Service

Follow the instructions below to activate your phone and Sprint Prepaid service.

1.Go to sprint.com/prepaidactivate.

2.Choose an activation option and click Next, and then enter your ZIP and click Next.

3.When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID) printed on the label on your phone's packaging.

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

•If you're swapping phones or bringing your number over from a different carrier, follow the prompts to sign in or provide additional information.

•Continue to follow the instructions to program your phone. Once you see the “Congrats” page, your phone and plan are activated.

•To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-855-639-4644 from another phone.

Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance.

Activate Your Phone

After completing the account setup on sprint.com/prepaidactivate, simply turn your phone on. It is designed to activate automatically.

n Press and hold the End/Power Key to turn your phone on.

•Your phone is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands-Free-Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-855-639-4644 from another phone.

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 softkey) > Voicemail > Call Voicemail.

2.Follow the system prompts to:

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•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.

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Key Functions

Item	Function

Menu/OK Key	Enter the main menu / Confirm an option

Navigation Keys	Press left / right / up / down to navigate menus and options

Left softkey	Messaging

Right softkey	Contacts List

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

End/Power Key	Power on / Power off / End a call / Return to Home screen

1 Key	Press and hold to access Voicemail

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

Turn Your Phone On and Off

You can turn your phone on and off using the End/Power Key.

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Turn Your Phone On/Off

n Press and hold the End/Power Key .

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

Navigate Through the Menus

Use the navigation keys to 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 return 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

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Icon

Status

Network (full signal)

Network (no signal)

Network (roaming)

1X network (data service)

Alarm set

Battery (charging)

Battery (full charge)

Notification Icons

Icon	Notification

Missed call

New message

New voice mail

Music playing

Event

Alarm

Enter Text

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 softkey) to change the text mode. (If you are in the message entry screen, press OPTIONS [right softkey] > Text Mode.)

2.Select one of the following options:

•Abc to enter characters by using the alphabet mode.

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

•123 to enter numeric characters.

•Symbols to enter symbols.

•Smileys to enter smile icons.

•Paste List to paste copied or cut text (if applicable).

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

Number	Function

1	1, commonly-used symbols

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Number

Function

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

3d, e, f, D, E, F, 3

4g, h, i, G, H, I, 4

5j, k, l, J, K, L, 5

6m, n, o, M, N, O, 6

7p, q, r, s, P, Q, R, S, 7

8t, u, v, T, U, V, 8

9w, x, y, z, W, X, Y, Z, 9

0, +

**, change input methods

##, insert a space

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Phone Calls

With Sprint service and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country.

Make Phone Calls

There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone.

Call Using the Phone Dialer

The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialpad.

1.From the home screen, press the number keys on the dialpad to enter the phone number.

2.Press to call the number.

3. To end the call, press .

Call from Recent History

The Recent History menu lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers.

1.From the home screen, press to display the call history.

2.Select the number, and press again to place a call.

Call from Contacts

You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list.

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