Quick Start Guide Thank you for buying ALCATEL ONETOUCH 5038D. We hope you will enjoy your high-quality mobile communication experience. For more information about how to use the cellphone, please go to www.alcatelonetouch.com to download complete user manual. Moreover, from the website you can also consult FAQ, realize software upgrade, etc.
Table of contents 1 Your mobile......................................................................... 3 2 Text input...........................................................................14 3 Phone call..........................................................................15 4 People.................................................................................17 5 Messaging...........................................................................18 6 Email..................................
Speaker Power key Flashlight • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen Camera Volume up Volume down • Press and hold: Power on or pop up the menu to get more options, such as Power off, Restart, Airplane mode. • Press and hold Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot. • Press to mute the ringtone when there’s an incoming call. Volume keys • Under call mode, adjust the earpiece or headset volume. • In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjust the media volume.
1.2 Getting started 1.2.1 Set-up Installing or removing the microSD card Removing or installing the back cover Inserting or removing the SIM card You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Please power off your phone before inserting or removing the SIM card. To install, please open SIM card lock first, and then place the SIM card into the slot with its chip facing downwards. Make sure that it is correctly inserted.
The charging status bar will not float if your battery is extendly 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. 1.2.2 Power on your phone Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on. It will take some seconds before the screen lights up.
Status icons Notification icons GPRS connected No signal (gray) GPRS in use Roaming EDGE connected No SIM card inserted EDGE in use Signal strength (blue) 3G connected Vibrate mode 3G in use Ringer is silenced HSPA (3G+) connected Phone microphone is mute HSPA (3G+) in use Battery is very low Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is low Bluetooth is on Battery is partially drained Connected to a Bluetooth device Battery is full Airplane mode Battery is charging Alarm is set Headset
Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick setting panel or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. When there are notifications, you may touch and drag the Status bar with two fingers to access Quick setting panel directly. 1.3.3 1.3.4 Quick setting panel Touch and drag down the Status bar to open Quick setting panel, where you may enable or disable functions or change modes by touching the icons.
2 Text input ��������������������� 2.1 Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings From the home screen, select Settings\Language&input, touch the Settings icon on the right of Android keyboard, a series of settings are available for your selection. Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation. You can also adjust it by changing the settings (Touch Settings\Display\Orientation). 2.1.
3.2 Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call, drag the icon rightward to answer the call, leftward to reject the call, upward to reject the call by sending a preset message. 4 People ��������������������� You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. 4.1 Adding a contact From the Home screen, select People app, then touch the icon in the contact list to create a new contact. 4.
5 Messaging ���������������� You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To access this feature, touch from the Home screen. 6 Email ����������������������� Besides your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3 or IMAP email accounts in your phone. To access this function, touch touch Email. • Touch to view the whole message thread.
7 Getting connected ������� 7.2 Browser..................................... Using Browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web. To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. To access this function, touch Browser icon . 7.1 Connecting to the Internet To go to a web page 7.1.1 GPRS/EDGE/3G The first time you turn on your phone with SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure network service: GPRS, EDGE or 3G.
7.4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering) or with up to eight devices at once by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. To turn on USB tethering or Portable Wi-Fi hotspot • Connect your phone to the computer via USB cable. • Touch on quick setting panel to get to Settings. • Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.
10 Factory data reset . To activate factory data reset: • Touch on quick setting panel to get to Settings. • Touch Backup and reset\Factory data reset. • Touch Reset phone\Erase everything. Mini APP To access some features more easily, you can swipe up or down an icon in the Launcher screen to open it as a mini app. The following apps support this function: Music, Sound Recorder, Radio, Notes, Message, Call, Mail, Weather, Calendar, Clock.
12 aking the most M of your phone......... You can download software upgrade for free from the website (www. alcatelonetouch.com). • Backup It 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. 12.2.2 Upgrade You can use Mobile Upgrade tool or FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone's software. 12.2.1 Smart Suite Smart Suite includes: 12.2.
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...
PROTECT YOUR HEARING To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use. • PRIVACY: Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your mobile phone regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with your mobile telephone.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the mobile phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the mobile phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of the mobile phone.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. The highest SAR values under the ICNIRP guidelines for this device model are: • Regulatory information The following approvals and notices apply in specific regions as noted. Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded. Head SAR GSM 900 + Wi-Fi 0.704 W/kg Body-Worn SAR GSM 900 + Wi-Fi 0.
• LICENCES he Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by T 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. 038D Bluetooth Declaration 5 ID D022884 The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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. TCT Mobile 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.
Your phone will not be repaired in case labels or serial numbers (IMEI) have been removed or altered. There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty provided by your country or jurisdiction.
My phone cannot charge properly • 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. My phone cannot connect to a network or “No service” is displayed • Try connecting in another location.
• Verify the server centre number or your MMS profile with your operator. • The server centre may be swamped, try again later. SIM card PIN locked • Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key). I am unable to connect my phone to my computer • Install Smart Suite. • Check that your USB driver is installed properly. • Open the Notification panel to check if the Smart Suite Agent has been activated. • Check that you have marked the checkbox of USB debugging.
