Note: This is a shared user manual for alcatel IDOL 4 (6055K, 6055P) and alcatel IDOL 4S (6070Y, 6070K). Table of Contents Safety and use ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 General information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������17 1 Your mobile....................................................................................19 2 Boom Key........................................................................
7 Getting connected........................................................................64 8 Multimedia applications..............................................................79 9 Others.............................................................................................86 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 8.1 8.2 8.3 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 Connecting to the Internet..............................................................64 Browser...............................................
11 Settings...........................................................................................93 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Wireless & networks..........................................................................93 Device...................................................................................................97 Personal............................................................................................. 102 System......................................................................
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...
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.
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.
• BATTERY: Following new 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 temperature above 60°C.
• CHARGERS Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C to 40°C. The chargers designed for your mobile phone meet with the standard for safety of information technology equipment and office equipment use. They are also compliant to the ecodesign directive 2009/125/EC. 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.
6055P: Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded. Head SAR LTE Band 8+Wi-Fi 0.840 W/kg Body-worn SAR LTE Band 1+Wi-Fi 0.899 W/kg 6070Y: Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded. Head SAR LTE Band 3+Wi-Fi 1.192 W/kg Body-worn SAR LTE Band 1+Wi-Fi 0.875 W/kg 6070K: Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded. Head SAR LTE Band 1+Wi-Fi 1.134 W/kg Body-worn SAR LTE Band 1+Wi-Fi 0.
Additional information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the following site: http://www.who.int/peh-emf. Your telephone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should avoid touching it or degrading it. As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be used in positions other than against your ear. In such circumstances the device will be compliant with the guidelines when used with headset or usb data cable.
• LICENCES 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 is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. alcatel 6055K alcatel 6055P Bluetooth Declaration ID D030257 alcatel 6070Y alcatel 6070K Bluetooth Declaration ID D029817 The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The device is operated in 5150-5350 frequency range.
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 internet. We hereby point out that the end user warranty for infringement IPR is solely limited to the EU.
• Regulatory information The following approvals and notices apply in specific regions as noted.
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6070Y: 15
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General information ������������������������� • Internet address: www.alcatel-mobile.com • Hot Line Number: see "TCL Communication Services" leaflet or go to our website. • 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(1).
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 operator 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 operator exclusively.
1 Your mobile.................................. 1.
Camera Flash/Flashlight Camera Power key Volume key NFC antenna Boom key SIM card slot/ microSD card slot 20
alcatel IDOL 4S: Headset connector Microphone LED indicator Speaker Sensor Front camera Front flashlight Touch screen Boom Key Back key Overview key Home key Speaker Bottom microphone 21 Micro-USB connector
Camera Flash/Flashlight Camera Volume key Power key SIM card slot/microSD card slot Boom key 22
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.
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.
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 ( ).
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.
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.
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.
Quick settings panel Touch and drag down the Notification panel or touch to open the Quick settings panel. You can enable or disable functions or change modes by touching the icons. Touch the icon to customise your Quick settings panel. Touch to enter user screen to edit and save owner's name, phone number, and other information. Touch to customise your Quick settings panel. Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items. 1.3.
Search by text • Touch the Search bar from the Home screen. • Enter the text/phrase you want to search for. • Touch the icon on the keyboard if you want to search on the web. Search by voice • Touch from the Search bar to display a dialog screen. • Speak the word/phrase you want to search for. A list of search results will display for you to select from. 1.3.
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.
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 Favourite 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.
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 at the bottom of the screen to close all the running applications. 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.
2 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.
3 Text input..................................... 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\Reversib
3.2 Text editing You can edit the texts you entered. • Long press or double touch within the texts you want to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the checked texts. • The following options will show: SELECT ALL, CUT, COPY and SHARE. You can also insert new texts if preferred • Touch where you want to type, or long press the blank, the cursor will blink and the tab will show. Drag the tab to move the cursor.
4 Call, Call log and Contacts....... 4.1 Call......................................................................... 4.1.1 Making a call You can launch a call by using Call. Touch the screen to access the Call application. icon on the Home Touch to enter the contact details screen. You can choose to edit, delete, share the contact, or send a message to the contact. Touch to call the previewed number. Slide to access the RECENTS and CONTACTS. Touch to display keyboard.
Enter the desired number from the keyboard and touch to place the call or select a contact from CONTACTS or RECENTS by sliding or touching tabs, then to make the call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching and then touching Create new contact. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching . To hang up a call, touch .
4.1.2 Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call: • Slide the icon to the right to answer; • Slide the icon to the left to reject; • Slide the message. icon upwards to reject the call by sending a preset To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the Volume up/down key, or turn the phone over (when the Settings\Gestures\ Turn over to mute option is activated).
4.1.3 Calling your voicemail Your voicemail is provided by your network to avoid missing calls. It works like an answering machine that you can consult at any time. To access your voicemail, long press . To set your voicemail number: Long press , then touch ADD NUMBER\Voicemail\Setup\Voicemail number. If you receive a voicemail, a voicemail icon appears on the Status bar. Open the Notification panel and touch New voicemail. 4.1.
Touch to end the current call. Touch to activate the speaker during the current call. Touch this icon again to deactivate the speaker. Touch to mute the current call. Touch this icon again to unmute the call. Touch to display the Dial pad. Touch to hold the current call. Touch this icon again to retrieve the call. Touch to add a call.
Conference calls(1) You can set up a conference call as follows. • Place a call to the first participant of the conference call. • Touch the icon . • Then touch the icon conference. • Touch and then touch the icon to start the to end the conference call and disconnect all callers. 4.1.6 Call settings Touch from the Call screen, then touch Settings. The following options are available: Display options • Sort by: Touch to sort the list by the first name or last name.
Calling accounts • Dual call settings: select SIM 1 or SIM 2 to set under options.(1) - Voicemail Service: Opens a dialog box where you can select your operator’s voicemail service or another service. Setup: If you are using your operator’s voicemail service, this opens a dialog box where you can enter the phone number to use for listening to and managing your voicemail. You can enter a comma (,) to insert a pause into the number — for example, to add a password after the phone number.
- GSM call settings Call forwarding: Touch to configure how your calls are forwarded when you are busy, unanswered or unreachable. Additional settings: Touch Caller ID to use default operator settings to display your number in outgoing calls. Mark the Call waiting check box to notify you of new incoming calls during a call. Call barring: Touch to configure Call barring settings. Mark the checkbox to activate the call barring for outgoing and incoming calls.
4.3 Contacts............................................................... Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach. You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronise these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. 4.3.1 Consult your Contacts To see your contacts, touch Contacts. from the Home screen, then select Touch to search in Contacts Touch to view your favourites.
Delete a contact To delete a contact, long press the contact you want to delete, the icon will turn to , then touch and confirm to delete. Touch to select all contacts, then touch and confirm to delete all contacts. The contact you have deleted will also be removed from other applications on the phone or web the next time you synchronise your phone. Touch to display the contacts list option menu, following actions are enabled: • Contacts to display Choose contacts to display.
Touch to save. Touch to select Phone, account, or SIM card. Touch to add detailed name information. Touch to add organisation. Touch to select a picture or take a photo for the contact. Touch to add a number. When finished, touch to save. To exit without saving, you can touch changes. and then touch Discard Add to/remove from Favourites(1) To add a contact to favourites, you can touch a contact to view details then touch to add the contact to favourites (the star will turn white).
4.3.4 Use Quick contact for Android Touch a contact to open Quick contact for Android, then you can touch or the number to make a call, touch to send a message. The icons available on the Quick contact panel depend on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your phone. 4.3.5 Importing, exporting and sharing contacts This phone enables you to import or export contacts between your phone, SIM card and phone storage.
Touch a contact you want to share, touch the icon and Share from the contact details screen. Select the number you want to share and touch the icon, and then select the application to perform this action. 4.3.6 Displaying contacts You can configure which list of contacts, for each account, you want to display in the Contacts list. Touch and touch Contacts to display from contacts list screen, then you can choose which contacts to display.
4.3.8 Accounts Contacts, data or other information can be synchronised from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. To add an account, touch from the contacts list and touch Accounts\ Add account, or from the home screen, touch then Settings\Accounts\Add account. You are required to select the kind of account you are adding, like Google, Corporate, etc. As with other account setup, you need to enter detailed information, like username, password, etc.
5 Messaging and Email................. 5.1 Messaging............................................................. You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To send a message, touch Messaging. from the Home screen then select 5.1.1 Write message On the message list screen, touch the new message icon text/multimedia messages. to write • Touch to view the whole message thread. • Long press to activate delete mode. Touch to create a new message.
Sending a text message Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient in the To bar or touch to add recipients. Touch the Send message bar to enter the text of the message. Touch the icon to insert emoticons. When finished, touch to send the text message. An SMS message of more than 160 characters will be charged as several SMS. A counter will be on the right of the text box to remind you how many characters are allowed to be entered in one message.
Touch a message to enter the message composing screen: • Touch to call the number; • Touch to save the number to contacts or view the contact details if the number has been saved; • To reply to a message, enter the text, or touch contact etc., after edit then touch . to insert quick text, • Long press a message to show the following icons: copy text , forward , view details , delete etc., touch to save the message to SIM card. 5.1.3 Adjust message settings You can adjust a range of message settings.
Notifications • Notifications Select to display message notifications in the status bar. • Select ringtone Touch to select a ringtone as a new message notification tone. • Vibrate Select to have phone vibrate as a notification when receiving a new message. WAP message settings • WAP message enable Touch to enable receipt of push messages from network. Cell Broadcast settings • Cell broadcast Mark the checkbox to enable receipt of cell broadcast messages.
ADVANCED Text message (SMS) settings • Delivery reports Select to request a delivery report for each text message you send. • Manage SIM messages Touch to manage text messages stored on your SIM card. • SMS Service Centre Touch to edit or view the service centre number. • Validity period Touch to select the validity period, during which the network provider will continue to try to send the message. • Alphabet management Touch to select the Alphabet mode.
• Roaming autoretrieve Select to download the full MMS message (including message body and attachment) automatically when roaming. Otherwise, download only the MMS message header to avoid extra charges. • Creation mode Select to change creation mode. • Maximum message Select to input the maximum message size. size • Priority 5.2 Touch to set the priority.
• To add another email account, you can touch the icon on the upper left corner and select Settings. And then touch Add account. To create and send emails • Touch the icon from the Inbox screen. • Enter recipient(s) email address(es) in the To field. • If necessary, touch Cc/Bcc to add a copy or a blind carbon copy to the message. • Enter the subject and the content of the message. • Touch to add an attachment.
6 Calendar & Time & Calculator. 6.1 Calendar............................................................. (1) Use the Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. To view the calendar and create events, touch screen, then touch Calendar. from the Home 6.1.1 Multimode view You can display the Calendar by Schedule, Day, 3-day, Week, or Month. Schedule view Day view 3-day view Week view Month view (1) The icon will vary with date.
6.1.2 To create new events You can add new events from any Calendar view. • Touch to access a new event edit screen. • Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you can select All-day. • Invite guests to the event. Enter the email addresses of the guests you want to invite with commas to separate. The guests will receive an invitation from Calendar and Email. • When finished, touch SAVE from the top of the screen.
6.2 Clock .................................................................... Your mobile phone has a built-in clock. To view the current time, touch Clock. from the Home screen, then touch 6.2.1 World clock To view the world clock, touch Touch the on the Time screen. icon to add a time zone. 6.2.2 Alarm From the Time screen, touch Touch the switch Touch to enter the Alarm screen. to enable the alarm. to add a new alarm, the following options will appear: • Time Touch to set the alarm time.
6.2.3 Countdown From the Time screen, touch to enter the Countdown screen. • Enter the time. The time should be typed in second, minute and hour number sequence. • Touch icon to activate Countdown. • Touch the icon to set the countdown time in panel. • Touch icon to deactivate Countdown. • Touch icon to delete current countdown label. 6.2.4 Timer From the Time screen, touch to enter the Timer screen. • Touch to activate the timer.
6.2.5 Adjust Clock settings Touch the icon and then Settings, the following options can now be adjusted: • Style Touch to set the clock style to Analogue or Digital. • Automatic home clock Mark the checkbox to enable the function when travelling in an area where the time is different, add a clock for home. • Home time zone Touch to set Home time zone. • Change Date & time Touch to enable automatic data & time, or change time manually.
6.3 Calculator............................................................. With the Calculator, you can solve many mathematical problems. To use the calculator, touch Calculator. from the Home screen, then touch There are two panels available: Basic panel and Advanced panel. To switch between panels, turn the device to the landscape mode from the basic panel or swipe left to open the Advanced panel(1).
7 Getting connected..................... To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ EDGE/3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. 7.1 Connecting to the Internet 7.1.1 GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure your network service: GPRS, EDGE , 3G or 4G. To check the network connection you are using, touch Settings\More\ Mobile networks\Access Point Names or Network operators.
To set preferred network mode • Touch Settings\More\Mobile networks\Preferred network mode. 7.1.2 Wi-Fi Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your phone is within range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used on your phone even without a SIM card inserted. To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network • Touch Settings\Wi-Fi. • Touch the switch to turn on/off Wi-Fi. • Once Wi-Fi is on, the detailed information of detected Wi-Fi networks is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi network When Wi-Fi is on, you may add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference. • Touch Settings. • Touch Wi-Fi, then touch the Wi-Fi screen. icon and Add network from the • Enter the name of the network and any required network information. • Touch SAVE. To forget a Wi-Fi network The following steps prevent automatic connections to networks which you no longer wish to use. • Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on. • In the Wi-Fi screen, touch the name of the saved network.
Touch to search and go to this address Touch to delete all contents Touch to go to the suggested web site To set a homepage • Touch the icon from Browser screen to display option menu, touch Settings\Homepage. • Choose a page or most visited website as your homepage. • If you choose Other, enter the URL of the website you want to set as your homepage, touch OK to confirm.
To find text on a web page • Touch the icon from Browser screen to display option menu, and touch Find on page. • Enter the text or phrase you want to find. • The first word with matching characters will be highlighted on the screen, and subsequent matches will be boxed. • Touch the up or down arrow to switch to the previous or next matching items. • When finished, you can touch the Back key to close the search bar.
Other options: To refresh the current page. • To forward the pages you have opened. • • Bookmarks To see the bookmarks and browsing history. To add the current website page as a bookmark. • • History To view your browsing history. • Share page To share the current page with your friends in various ways, e.g. via Messaging, Email, Bluetooth, etc. • Find on page To input contents you want to find on the current page. • Request desktop site To enable/disable computer version websites.
7.2.1 Manage links, history, downloads To manage a link, phone number or address displayed on a web page • Link Touch the link to open the web page. Long press the link to open options for further operation, like open in new window, save link, share link, copy link, etc. • Phone number Touch to call the phone number. • Address Touch to open Google Maps and locate the address.
To open a bookmark • Touch the icon and Bookmarks. • Touch the bookmark you want to open. • You can also long press to display the options screen, then touch Open or Open in new tab. To edit a bookmark • Touch the icon and Bookmarks. • Long press the bookmark you want to edit. • Touch Edit bookmark, and enter your changes. • When finished, touch OK to confirm.
7.2.3 Settings A series of settings are available for your adjustment. To access Browser settings, touch the from the Browser screen, and touch Settings. General • Homepage Touch to set homepage. • Set search engine Touch to choose your search engine in the phone. • Form auto-fill Switch the toggle to fill out web forms with a single touch. • Auto-fill text Touch to set up text to auto-fill in web forms.
7.3 Connecting to Bluetooth devices(1) Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that you can use to exchange data, or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses. To exchange data, touch Settings\Bluetooth, your device and other available ones will show on the screen. To turn on Bluetooth • Touch Settings. • Touch to activate/deactivate this function. To make your phone more recognisable, you can change your phone's name which is visible to others. • Touch Settings\Bluetooth.
To disconnect/unpair from a Bluetooth device • Touch the Settings icon beside the device you want to unpair. • Touch FORGET to confirm. 7.4 Connecting to a computer With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your internal storage and a computer. To connect your phone to the computer Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification that the USB is connected.
To share your phone's data connection via USB Use the USB cable that come with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. • Touch Settings\More\Tethering & portable hotspot. • Touch the switch beside USB tethering to activate/deactivate this function. To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot • Touch Settings\More\Tethering & portable hotspot. • Touch the switch beside Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate/ deactivate this function.
7.6 Connecting to virtual private networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so that their users can access local network resources when not inside that network, or when connected to a wireless network. To add a VPN • Touch Settings\More\VPN and then touch .
To edit/delete a VPN To edit a VPN: • Touch Settings\More\VPN. • VPNs you have added are listed; touch the you want to edit. icon beside the VPN • After editing, touch SAVE. To delete: • Touch the FORGET. 7.
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8 Multimedia applications........... 8.1 Camera/Camcorder........................................... Your mobile phone is fitted with a Camera and a Camcorder for taking photos and shooting videos. Before using the Camera or Camcorder, be sure to remove the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your picture quality. To take a photo or video, touch touch Camera.
To shoot a video Switch Camera mode to Video mode. First, position the object or landscape in the viewfinder and touch the icon to start recording. Touch the icon to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved. Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken • Slide left or right to view the photos or videos you have taken. • Touch the icon then Gmail, Bluetooth, MMS, etc to share the photo or video. • Touch the icon or slide down to return to Camera. 8.1.
Settings Touch to set under options: Photo • Size Touch to select picture size. • Grid Switch the toggle to enable/disable grid view. It divides the screen into equal parts and helps you take better photos by making it simple to align compositional elements to the grid, such as the horizon or buildings to the lines in the grid. • Attention sound/ Switch the toggle to enable/disable the sound. seeker Video • Back camera video Touch to select the video recording quality.
• Shutter sound Switch the toggle to enable/disable shutter sound when taking a photo. • Anti Banding Touch to adjust camera settings to avoid banding. • Reset to factory settings Touch and confirm to reset the camera settings. 8.2 Gallery.................................................................. Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and play videos. In addition, a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available for your choice.
To view a picture/play a video Pictures and videos are displayed by albums in the Gallery. • Touch an album. All pictures or videos will spread across the screen. • Touch the picture/video to view or play it. • Slide left/right to view previous or next pictures/videos. Working with pictures You can touch one album, then slide left or right to view the pictures. Touch a picture you want to work on, touch the selected one. Touch to share selected ones.
Batch operation The Gallery provides a multi-select function, so that you can work with pictures/videos in batches. Open the main Gallery window or an album, touch and touch Select item to activate batch operation mode (you can also touch and hold one album/picture), then touch videos/pictures you want to work on. Touch the icon to delete selected files. Touch to share selected files. 8.3 Music....................................................................
8.3.1 Playing music Touch a song to play it. Touch to access the menu. Touch to change the song display Touch to search for a song Touch to access more functions Touch to play or pause Touch to play the next song While playing songs with Music, the operation of pause, play or skip is still available even if the screen is locked.
9 9.1 Others....................................... Files....................................................................... To manage the files in your phone, touch then touch Files. from the Home screen, Files works with both external SD card and internal storage.
9.3 Compass............................................................... Wave your phone in a figure 8 motion to have your detailed location. 9.4 Boost..................................................................... Boost provides you with the phone storage and battery status, and its performance. You can manage and optimise your phone by using this application. 9.5 Radio.....................................................................
Touch to open and view the saved channels list. Touch to enable/ disable the loudspeaker. Touch to add the current station to favourites. Drag to change current frequency. Touch to decrease 0.1MHz. Long press to search and go to the nearest lower frequency channel. Touch to go to previous saved channel. Touch to increase 0.1MHz. Long press to search and go to the nearest higher frequency channel. Touch to go to next saved channel. Touch to play/stop.
9.6 Xender File Transfer.......................................... By using Xender, you can transfer the files in your phone to any other devices including PC/MAC and Android/iOS/Windows phones. 9.7 Waves MaxxAudio............................................ Touch to set the sound effect for music and movies. 9.8 Other applications(1).................................................... The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your phone.
10 Google applications............... Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve work efficiency and help you enjoy life. This manual briefly introduces the apps. For detailed features and user guides, refer to related websites or the introduction provided in the apps. You are recommended to register with a Google account to enjoy all the functions. 10.1 Chrome A web browser with which you can surf the Internet.
10.4 YouTube YouTube is an online video-sharing application where users can upload, view, and share videos. Available content includes video clips, TV clips, music videos, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. It supports a streaming function that allows you to start watching videos almost as soon as they begin downloading from the Internet. 10.
10.8 Play Movies & TV Movies and television shows can be viewed online via Google Play Movies & TV. You can also download movies and TV shows for offline viewing. Some content is only available for rental or purchase. 10.9 Hangouts Google Hangouts is a communication platform developed by Google which includes instant messaging, video chat, SMS and VOIP features. You should add a friend and then start chatting. All friends added via Hangouts from the Web or device will be displayed in your friend list. 10.
11 Settings............................... To go to Settings, touch Settings. from the Home screen, then touch 11.1 Wireless & networks 11.1.1 Wi-Fi Using Wi-Fi you can now surf the Internet without using your SIM card whenever you are in range of a wireless network. The only thing you have to do is to enter the Wi-Fi screen and configure an access point to connect your phone to the wireless network. For detailed instructions on using Wi-Fi, refer to “7.1.2 Wi-Fi”. 11.1.
11.1.4 Data usage Mobile data If you do not need to transmit data on mobile networks, turn off mobile data to avoid incurring significant charges for data use on local operator mobile networks, particularly if you do not have a mobile data agreement. Set mobile data limit By enabling Set mobile data limit, your mobile data connection will be disabled when the specified limit is reached. You can also choose a data usage cycle to view the statistics and applications related to the data use of your phone.
11.1.8 More\Tethering & portable hotspot This function allows you to share your phone's mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi access point (refer to “7.5 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection”). 11.1.9 More\VPN A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network, when they connect via other wireless or wired networks.
Enhanced 4G LTE mode Touch to improve the communication quality. Show roaming reminder Touch to select whether to show a reminder under roaming mode. Access Point Names You can select your preferred network with this menu. Network operators You can select a network operator. 11.1.11 Mobile plan Touch to set the mobile plan. 11.1.12 Emergency alerts Touch to enter emergency alerts settings, include whether to show threats and alert Tone.
11.2 Device 11.2.1 Gestures The following gestures can be used for quick operations:(1) • Touchless UI(1) Approach the screen with your finger to show the effect. • Glove mode(1) Enable glove mode then you can touch on the screen with thin gloves. • Turn over to mute Switch the toggle to mute ringtones of incoming calls by turning the phone over. • Double tap screen Switch the toggle to enable the function that allows you to turn the screen on or off by a double tap.
Reversible If activated, you can answer a call even if your phone is held upside down. Matrix FlipCase If enabled, • The cover will light up to show the time and weather when you press the power key or double touch the screen area. • Swipe left/right to play the previous/next song or channel when the music player or radio is on. • The cover will show the name or phone number of an incoming call. You can swipe left/right to reject/answer the call, or swipe down to end a call.
WallShuffle If this function is enabled, different wallpapers will be displayed on your lock screen each time you press the power key to unlock your phone. Screen lock Touch to set your screen unlock method. For example, you can unlock your phone by sliding the screen, entering a password, or drawing a pattern, etc. Make pattern visible This option only displays when you select Pattern to unlock your phone. Touch to make pattern visible.
• Sound Set volume for media, ringtone, and alarms. • Headset mode Mark the checkbox to enable headset mode. Ringtones will only be heard from the headset if it is plugged in. • Also vibrate for calls Switch the toggle to enable vibration for incoming calls. • MaxxAudio Touch to set the sound effect for music and movies. • Do Not Disturb Touch to allow alarms, reminders, calls, etc. when Do not disturb mode is enabled. • Phone ringtone Touch to set your incoming call ringtone.
11.2.5 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.
11.2.8 Battery Touch any category in the battery management screen to view its power consumption. You can adjust power use via the screen brightness or screen timeout settings in the Display screen. 11.2.9 Memory Touch to view the total memory and the memory used by applications. 11.2.10 Users Touch to add an account for this phone. 11.3 Personal 11.3.
Recent location requests This list shows the recent location requests. 11.3.2 Security Encrypt phone Requires a numeric PIN, pattern, or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on. Prevent mis-operation(1) Switch the toggle to prevent mis-operation in double touch unlock mode. Set up SIM card lock • Switch the toggle of Lock SIM card to lock the SIM card with a PIN code. • Touch Change SIM PIN to change the PIN code. Make passwords visible Switch the toggle to show passwords as you type.
Trusted credentials Touch to display trusted CA certificates. Install from storage Touch to install encrypted certificates from internal storage or SD card. Clear credentials Touch to remove all certificates. Screen pinning When this function is enabled, you can always keep a window in view by touching the Overview button and then the pin icon. In this case, the user cannot go to any other window or open any other app.
Spell checker Switch the toggle to enable the system to show suggested words. Personal dictionary Touch to open a list of the words you’ve added to the dictionary. Touch a word to edit or delete it. Touch the add button (+) to add a word. Current Keyboard Touch to select a default input method. Text-to-speech output • Preferred engine: Touch to choose a Preferred text-to-speech engine, touch the settings icon to show more choices for each engine.
11.3.4 Backup & reset Back up my data Touch the switch to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google servers. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up will be restored onto the new phone for the first time you sign in with your Google account.
When you are unable to power on your phone, there is another way to perform a factory data reset by using hardware keys. Press the Volume up key and the Power key at same time until the screen lights up. 11.4 System 11.4.1 Date & time Use Date & time settings to customise your preferences for how date and time are displayed. Automatic date & time Touch the switch to use the network-provided date and time. Automatic time zone Touch the switch to use the network-provided time zone.
11.4.2 Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. TalkBack Touch to enable spoken feedback from your phone. Captions Touch to activate/deactivate captions for phone screen. Magnification gestures Touch to turn on/off to activate/deactivate zoom in/out function by triple-tapping the screen. Large text Touch the switch to enlarge the screen text. High contrast text Touch the switch to activate high contrast text.
Accessibility shortcut Touch to enable/disable quick activating for accessibility features. Text-to-speech output Touch to update the settings for text-to-speech output, such as the speech rate. Long press delay Touch to adjust the duration of touch and hold delay. This function enables your phone to differ touch and touch & hold, which may avoid incorrect operations. Colour inversion Touch the switch to turn on/off colour inversion. Colour correction Touch to turn on/off colour correction. 11.4.
Experience improvement If this function is enabled, your device performance data will be collected for improving the quality and performance of the device. Status This contains the status of the Battery status, Battery level, My phone number, Network, Signal strength, etc.
12 VR goggles (1) ............................. 12.1 Getting started 12.1.1 About the VR goggles Use your VR goggles to experience virtual reality by inserting your IDOL 4 or IDOL 4S and enjoy 2D and 3D content such as games, videos or other VR applications. VR goggles layout Lenses Cushion Top cover “Back” button “Select” button Note: Buttons are touch-sensitive and don’t need to be pressed down. (1) It depends on countries.
12.1.2 Using the VR goggles for the first time You can start VR by using the preinstalled “VR Launcher” application. Before using the VR goggles, make sure VR Launcher has been set up and received the necessary permissions. Follow these steps before inserting your device into the VR goggles. 1. Start the “VR Launcher” application. 2. I f VR Launcher does not have the needed permissions, it will ask now. Allow these. 3. R ead and accept the safety warning by touching the “GOT IT” button. 4.
Follow these steps to insert your device into the VR goggles. 1. P ut your fingertips in the hole slot and pull the top cover outward to open. 2. F irmly press down on the clip to pull it back and insert your device into the VR goggles. Make sure your device is powered on and the screen unlocked. Note: Don’t force the clip or it could break. Make sure it’s locked tightly, or your device might fall out and be damaged. 3. P ress the button to open the bottom cover.
4. H old the VR goggles with two hands. Find the BACK and SELECT buttons on the bottom. The buttons are touch‑sensitive and don’t need to be pressed down. Notes: • Keep the lenses clean and unscratched. You can clean them with the lens cleaning cloth. • The foam cushioning might deteriorate over time from sweat. Keep your face clean and dry while wearing the VR goggles. 12.1.3 Configuring the VR Launcher Follow these steps in VR mode after starting VR Launcher.
2. V R Launcher recognizes content in the VR-media, DCIM or Pictures folder on your internal storage or SD card. 3. W hen opening the VR Launcher for the first time, you can configure its settings. Later you can use the Settings shortcut on the main screen of the VR Launcher. • Brightness: Aim the pointer at the or button to darken or brighten the screen. • Volume: Aim the pointer at the or button to raise or lower the volume.
• While watching videos, you can access the controls by touching the SELECT button. Pause playback. Go to the previous or next video. View a list of videos. / Raise or lower the volume. VR Gallery Here you can see photos and images on your device. There are two different display styles. Select one by aiming at it and touching the SELECT button. Note: Photos and images in the DCIM, Pictures and VR-media folder will be added here automatically. VR Video Here you can watch your normal videos in VR mode.
2. T he VR Launcher does not start automatically when inserted into the VR goggles. a) M ake sure you have granted the required permissions to VR Launcher. b) Verify that “Auto-launch VR” is turned on in Settings > Display. c) M ake sure that device screen is unlocked when you insert the device in VR googles. 12.3 Safety information People suffering from seizures, loss of awareness, or other symptoms linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before using the VR goggles.
the most of your 13 Making phone........................................ 13.1 Smart Suite You can download software upgrades for free from the website (www.alcatel-mobile.com). Smart Suite includes: • Contacts Allows you to back up contact entries so that you don't have to worry about losing, breaking, switching phones or changing service providers. • Messages Frees you from painstakingly inputting text on the keypads. All of your messages are easily accessible and well-organised.
• Music Allows you to quickly search for your favourites in your PC, manage the ultimate Library, and enjoy the easiest digital jukebox in your own mobile way. • Application Allows you to import downloaded mobile applications and have them installed into your handset upon synchronisation. • Backup Allows you to back up your contacts, messages, calendar, photos and applications, then import the backup files to your phone. Supported Operating Systems Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8. 13.
13.2.2 FOTA Upgrade Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) Upgrade tool to update your phone's software. To access Updates, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then select Updates or touch Settings\About phone\Updates. Touch and the phone will search for the latest software. If you want to update the system, touch the button, and when that’s finished, touch to complete the upgrade. Now your phone will have the latest version of the software.
14 Accessories.............................. The latest generation of alcatel mobile phones offers a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone from a distance, placed on a table for example. For those who prefer to keep their conversations confidential, an earpiece is also available known as the headset. 1. Charger 2. USB cable 3. Stereo headset Only use the alcatel batteries, chargers, and accessories included along with your device.
15 Warranty................................... Your phone is warranted against any defect or malfunctioning which may occur in conditions of normal use during the warranty period of twelve (12) months (1) from the date of purchase as shown on your original invoice. Batteries (2) and accessories sold with your phone are also warranted against any defect which may occur during the first six (6) months (1) from the date of purchase as shown on your original invoice.
2) Connection to any equipment not supplied or not recommended by TCL Communication Ltd., 3) Modification or repair performed by individuals not authorised by TCL Communication Ltd. or its affiliates or your vendor, 4) Modification, adjustment or alteration of software or hardware performed by individuals not authorised by TCL Communication Ltd.
16 Troubleshooting ��������������������� Before contacting the service centre, you are advised to follow the instructions below: • You are advised to fully charge ( ) the battery for optimal operation. • Avoid storing large amounts of data in your phone as this may affect its performance. • Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) Upgrade tool to update your phone's software. To access Updates, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then select Updates or touch Settings\About phone\Updates.
After factory data reset is performed, you will be requested to enter Google account credentials(1) used on this device before reset. Otherwise you can't use the device. If you don't remember your Google account credentials, please complete Google account recovery procedure. In case you don’t succeed in it, apply to authorised repair center, but remember that it will not be regarded as warranty case.
My phone can't charge properly • Make sure you are using an alcatel battery and the charger from the box. • Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power is empty for a long time, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charger indicator on the screen. • Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C to 40°C). • When abroad, check that the voltage input is compatible.
• Make sure your phone is connected to a network, and the network is not overloaded or unavailable. • Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.). • Make sure you have not barred outgoing calls. • Make sure that your phone is not in Aeroplane mode. Unable to receive incoming calls • Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to a network (check for overloaded or unavailable network). • Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.
• Make sure this feature does not require an alcatel accessory. When I select a number from my contacts, the number can't be dialled • Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your file. • Make sure that you have selected the country prefix when calling a foreign country. I am unable to add a contact in my contacts • Make sure that your SIM card contacts are not full; delete some files or save the files in the phone contacts (i.e. your professional or personal directories).
• Open the Notification panel to check if the Smart Suite Agent has been activated. • Check that you have marked the checkbox of USB debugging. • Check that your computer meets the requirements for Smart Suite installation. • Make sure that you’re using the right cable from the box. I am unable to download new files • Make sure there is sufficient phone memory for your download. • Select the microSD card as the location to store downloaded files. • Check your subscription status with your operator.
The phone will become warm following prolonged calls, game playing, internet surfing or running other complex applications. • This heating is a normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data. Ending above actions will make your phone return to normal temperature. After Factory data reset is performed, my device asks me to enter Google account credentials and I can't use it avoiding this action(1).
17 Specifications (alcatel IDOL 4) ���������������������� Processor Qualcomm MSM8952 Platform Android M Memory 16GB ROM + 3GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxT) 147 X 72.5 X 7.1 mm Weight 135g Display 5.2 FHD, full touch screen with 1920x1080 Network GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100 LTE: 1/3/7/8/20/28A or 1/3/7/8/20/28A/38/40 (Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.) GPS A-GPS Connectivity • Bluetooth V4.2 • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4GHz & 5GHz) or 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.
Camera • 13 megapixel back camera • 8 megapixel front camera Audio supported formats AAC LC, AAC+, enhanced AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM/ WAVE Video supported formats H.265, H.264, H.
18 Specifications (alcatel IDOL 4S) �������������������� Processor Qualcomm MSM8976 Platform Android M Memory 16/32GB ROM + 3GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxT) 153.9 X 75.4 X 6.99 mm Weight 149g Display 5.5 QHD, full touch screen with 2560X1440 Network GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100 LTE: 1/3/7/8/20/28A (Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.) GPS Assisted GPS/Internal GPS antenna Connectivity • Bluetooth V4.2 • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz & 5GHz) • 3.
Camera • 16 megapixel back camera • 8 megapixel front camera Audio supported formats AAC LC, AAC+, enhanced AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM/ WAVE Video supported formats HEVC, H.263, H.
alcatel is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent and is used under license by TCL Communication Ltd. © Copyright 2016 TCL Communication Ltd. All rights reserved TCL Communication Ltd. reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice. English - CJA61K0ALAAA All "Signature" ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed, arranged and mixed by NU TROPIC (Amar Kabouche).
