6040A Quick Start Guide Thank you for buying Alcatel ONE TOUCH 6040A. 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 ��������������������������������������������������
Power key Camera Flash/ Flashlight • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen Camera SIM1 card slot • Press and hold: Power on or pop up the menu to get more options, such as Restart, Airplane mode, etc. SIM2 card slot • Press and hold Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot. Volume up • Press to mute the ringtone when there’s an incoming call. Volume down 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 Charging the battery 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. Installing the SIM card Connect the battery charger to your phone and mains socket respectively. Removing the SIM card Before you install or remove the SIM card, press the raised dot on the card slot cover to open it. Insert the SIM card until it locks in place.
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. Slide the Home screen horizontally left and right to get a complete view of the home screen. Touch the Home key to switch to Home screen. Status bar • Status/Notification indicators Slide/Swipe Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, web pages… at your convenience.
Status icons Notification icons GPRS connected Receiving location data from GPS GPRS in use Roaming EDGE connected No SIM card inserted EDGE in use Vibrate mode 3G connected Ringer is silenced 3G in use Phone microphone is mute HSPA (3G+) connected Battery is very low HSPA (3G+) in use New text or multimedia message Missed call Problem with SMS or MMS delivery Call on hold New Google Talk message Call forwarding is on New voicemail Uploading data Upcoming event Downloading data Da
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 on the right of Android keyboard, a series of the Settings icon 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 ��������������������� 4.1 Adding a contact 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. 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 Email from Home screen. • Touch to view the whole message thread. • Touch and hold to Delete message or Create shortcut An email wizard will guide you through the steps to set-up an email account.
7 Getting connected ������� 7.1 Connecting to the Internet 7.1.1 GPRS/EDGE/3G To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. The first time you turn on your phone with SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure network service: GPRS, EDGE or 3G. If the on quick setting panel. network is not connected, you can touch To check the network connection you are using, then touch Settings\More...\Mobile networks\Access Point Name
8 ocate my location L using GPS satellites To activate your phone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver: on quick setting panel to get to Settings. • Touch • Access Location access • Turn on GPS satellites Find your location by opening Maps: 9 Data backup.................. This phone enables you to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google Servers, with your Google Account.
11 Applications & Internal storage..... 11.1 Applications 12 aking the most M of your phone......... You can download software upgrade for free from the website (www. alcatelonetouch.com). With this phone, some built-in Google applications and other third party applications are available for your convenience. 12.
Supported Operating Systems Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7. 12.2 Upgrade You can use Mobile Upgrade tool or FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone's software. 12.2.1 Mobile Upgrade Download Mobile Upgrade from ALCATEL ONE TOUCH website (www.alcatelonetouch.com) and install it on your PC. Launch the tool and update your phone by following the step by step instructions (refer to the User Guide provided together with the tool). Your phone’s software will now have the latest software.
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. Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your mobile device with your implantable medical device, consult your healthcare provider. To avoid hearing impairment, answer the call before holding your mobile phone to your ear.
Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose for which it was designed. Never use damaged batteries or those not recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and/or its affiliates.
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.
Hearing Aid Compatibility Your mobile phone is rated: «For Hearing Aid», to assist hearing device users in finding mobile phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. This device is HAC M4 compatible. Reference ANSI C63.19-2007 For more information please refer to «Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones» leaflet or visit our website http://www. alcatelonetouch.com FCC ID: RAD370 General information........ Website: www.alcatelonetouch.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.
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Invalid SIM card • Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted (see “Inserting or removing the SIM card”). • Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched. • Make sure the service of your SIM card is available. Unable to make outgoing calls . • Make sure you have dialed a valid number and have touched • For international calls, check the country and area codes. • Make sure your phone is connected to a network, and the network is not overloaded or unavailable.
How to make your battery last longer • Make sure you follow the complete charge time (minimum 2.5 hours). • After a partial charge, the battery level indicator may not be exact. Wait for at least 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication. • Switch on the backlight upon request. • Extend the email auto-check interval for as long as possible. • Update news and weather information on manual demand, or increase their auto-check interval.
