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TABLE OF CONTENTS Support ..................................................................... 1 People .....................................................................21 Service Activation.................................................... 2 Email .......................................................................22 Phone Overview ...................................................... 3 Text Entry................................................................23 SIM Card ..................
SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVATION This guide provides you with the information you need to get started. If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not yet been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. For more information and additional support, please visit www.t-mobile.com/support where you can: Q Q Q Register at my.t-mobile.com to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and change your rate plan.
PHONE OVERVIEW Power key Volume up Volume down Headset connector Front camera SIM CARD Touch screen The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card identifies your phone to the wireless network. You cannot make or receive phone calls or browse the Internet without a properly installed SIM card. Back key Menu key Home key Micro-USB connector 3 IP4914_Tmobile 4037T_QG_Eng_USA_19_140711.
Installing SIM card 1. Detach the SIM card from its packaging. 2. Power off your phone and remove back cover by pulling cover up, remove battery. 5 IP4914_Tmobile 4037T_QG_Eng_USA_19_140711.indd 5-6 3. To install SIM card, start by sliding the metal SIM card tray to left unlock position, tray will click and release when unlocked. 4. Place the SIM card into slot with gold contacts facing downward.
5. Once SIM card is placed into slot, close metal SIM card tray, then slide tray to right lock position, tray will click when locked. MEMORY CARD Memory cards add extra storage space for your music, pictures, videos, and more. This phone uses a microSD memory card size. Memory card sold separately. Installing memory card 1. Power off your phone, remove back cover by pulling cover up and remove battery. 6. Insert battery into slot until locked in position, then close the battery cover. 2.
BATTERY HOME SCREEN To optimize battery performance, be sure to fully charge your phone before using it for the first time. 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 get instant access to the Home screen. Charging battery 1. Insert the small end of the charging cable into the charging port on the phone, as shown.
Status bar Unlock the screen The Status bar appears at the top of your Home screen. Icons indicating your phone’s status and new notification alerts appear on the Status bar. Press the Power key and swipe the screen locked icon downward to the screen unlock icon . Additional shortcuts are available from unlock screen: Call , Texting and Camera . While screen is locked swipe screen locked icon to any of these options to quickly access feature without needing to unlock screen.
Change Home screen wallpaper 1. Touch Menu key on the Home screen , then select Wallpaper. 2. Tap Gallery, Homescreen Wallpapers, Live Wallpapers or Photos. 3. Tap the desired image. 4. Tap Set wallpaper. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digit(s) by touching . end call icon. To hang up a call, touch To save a phone number that has been recently dialed, touch the default image by phone number record.
When you receive a call, touch and hold . • Slide to green icon rightward to answer; • Slide to red icon leftward to reject; • Slide to icon upward to reject a call and send a preset text message. To mute incoming calls, press the Volume up/down key. To disable Wi-Fi Calling WI-FI CALLING To change the connection preference for Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling can improve your coverage and allows you to make phone calls and send messages over a Wi-Fi network (when a Wi-Fi network is available).
2. 3. 4. Status bar when USB Connection is active. Tap the Applications icon . Tap Settings . Tap More…. 5. Tap Tethering & Mobile Hotspot. ACCESSING FILES 6. Tap the check box next to USB tethering to turn on tethering (Wi-Fi must be off to activate this option). To access media files and photos saved on your device or to transfer files from your SD card to your computer, connect your phone to a computer using supplied USB Cable.
Reset voicemail password You can reset your voicemail password to the last four digits of your phone number. 1. Enter #793#. 2. Touch . 3. Select OK. VISUAL VOICEMAIL Visual Voicemail allows users to view, listen and save all voicemails in any order directly from the phone, without the need of calling the voicemail system. 1. From the Home screen or Applications menu, tap . 2. The inbox with all voicemail messages will be displayed.
PEOPLE EMAIL Adding a new contact Set up Gmail™ 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, touch . Touch in the contact list to create a new contact. You are asked to enter contact’s name and other contact information. DONE to save. When finished, touch Adding a contact from the call history log 1. 2. 3. From the Home screen, touch . Touch . Then touch either the default photo or phone number and you will be prompted to add to contacts. 4. Enter contact’s information and select DONE to save. 1. 2. 3. 4.
TEXT ENTRY Swype keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch from the Home screen, select Settings and select Language & input. Scroll to KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS, locate keyboard of choice: Android keyboard, Google Keyboard, Swype or Google voice typing and select to view available settings for each input options. Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation.
TEXT MESSAGING Sending a text message Use the messaging feature to send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages. Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient on Type person’s name or number bar or touch to add recipients, touch Type text message bar to enter the text of the message. When finished, touch to send the text message. An SMS message of more than 160 characters will be charged as several SMS.
Specific letters (accent) will increase the size of the SMS, which may cause multiple SMS to be sent to your recipient. BLUETOOTH® WEB BROWSING Your phone comes with Bluetooth connectivity, a wireless technology that enables a data connection between your phone and a Bluetooth headset or other Bluetooth device (sold separately). Using Google Chrome Prepare Bluetooth headset Make sure your Bluetooth headset is fully charged and in pairing mode. Refer to the headset’s user manual for more information.
BATTERY & MEMORY MANAGEMENT Optimizing memory Using Task Manager to free up memory space: Optimizing battery life To optimize battery life you can adjust your screen brightness and display timeout. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Home screen, tap the Applications icon . Tap Settings . Tap Display. Tap Brightness. Tap AUTO to maximize battery life. Tap Sleep, set to 15 seconds to maximize battery life. 29 IP4914_Tmobile 4037T_QG_Eng_USA_19_140711.indd 29-30 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Clearing Browser cache: ACCESSORIES Increase available storage space by clearing out browser caches. Whether you want a charger, or a fashionable headphone, T-Mobile is the shop for all your phone accessories. Here are a few examples… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. From the Home screen, tap the Applications icon . Tap Chrome . Tap Menu key. Tap Settings. Tap Privacy. Tap CLEAR BROWSING DATA. Mark the checkboxes to clear browser history, cache, cookies, etc. Tap Clear. Deleting old messages: 1. 2. 3.
CARING FOR YOUR PHONE Make it last Your phone is a complex electronic device; think of it as a mini-computer. Here are a few tips to help you extend the life of your new phone. APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved for use by T-Mobile and the device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function. Do not get your phone wet. Even a small amount of moisture can damage your phone and accessories.
Drive safely T-Mobile encourages you to use your phone in a safe and sensible manner while driving. Here are a few safety tips: Q Q Q Q Q Assess road conditions before answering your phone. Your safety is more important than any call. Prepare your hands-free headset, if you have one, or turn on your speakerphone, before you start moving. Pre-program frequently used numbers into your phone for easy, one-touch dialing. Keep your phone close.
EMERGENCY DIALING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Although all phones are equipped with 9-1-1 emergency calling capabilities, this phone may or may not permit its location to be approximated during a 9-1-1 call.* Use of some content or features may incur separate, additional charges, require qualifying service and/or access to a Wi-Fi connection.
Messaging/Data: You will be charged for all data and messages sent by or to you through the network, regardless of whether or not data or message is received. Character length/file size of messages/ attachments may be limited. T-Mobile is not liable for content of messages/attachments or for any failures, delays, or errors in any T-Mobile generated alerts or notifications.
TCT MOBILE (US), INC. WARRANTY TCT Mobile (US), Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser of this wireless device that should this product or part thereof during normal consumer usage and condition be proven to be defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) months from the date of purchase as shown on your original sales receipt from an authorized sales agent.
There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty provided by your jurisdiction. In no event shall TCT Mobile (US), Inc. or any of its affiliates be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to commercial loss, to the full extent those damages can be disclaimed by law.
SAFETY AND USE We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your mobile 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...
Switch the mobile phone off when you are near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in a fuel depot, gas station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive atmosphere. When the mobile 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. In particular when using the mobile phone you should hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any.
Your mobile phone should not be disposed of in a municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored in your mobile 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.
• PRIVACY: • BATTERY AND ACCESSORIES: 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 phone.
- Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for these items of equipment. - Collection bins at points of sale. 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.
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.
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.
• LICENSES The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ALCATEL ONETOUCH 4037T Bluetooth® Declaration ID D022884 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.