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Alcatel Authority User Manual

Alcatel Authority
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Alcatel Authority Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlcatel
ModelAuthority
CategoryCell Phone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Conventions used in this guide

Specifications

Display

Details screen specifications like size, resolution, and color depth.

Camera

Camera specifications including megapixels and front camera capabilities.

Memory

Specifications for internal and external memory capacity.

Operating System

Information on the Android version and codename of the device.

Connectivity

Details on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi standards supported by the device.

Power Management (Performance)

Battery type, capacity, standby, and talk time specifications.

Basics

In Box

Lists the items included with the phone upon purchase.

Phone Overview

Identifies physical buttons, ports, and key phone features.

Battery

Installing the battery

Step-by-step instructions for inserting the battery into the device.

Turning Phone On or Off

Touchscreen Gestures

Keyboard

Using Swype Text Entry Method

Guide to using the Swype text input method for faster typing.

Using the Android Keyboard

Editing Text

Selecting text

Instructions on how to select text on the screen.

Pasting the text

Instructions for pasting copied text into a field.

Getting Started

Google Account

Setting up and managing a Google account for phone services.

Getting to Know the Home Screen

Customizing the Home Screen

Essential Display Icons

Status icons

Explains icons in the status bar and their meanings.

Notification icons

Explains icons in the notification bar and their meanings.

Notifications Panel

Viewing and responding to Notifications

How to access and interact with notifications from the status bar.

Opening and Switching Between Applications

Sleep Mode

Unlocking the screen

Methods to unlock the phone's screen after sleep mode.

Activating Secure Screen Lock

Setting up screen lock patterns, PINs, or passwords.

Adjusting Volume

Adjusting the ringer volume

How to adjust the phone's ringtone and notification volume.

Searching Your Phone and the Web

Connecting Your Phone to a Computer

Copying files to/from the microSDTM card

Instructions for copying files between phone and computer via microSD card.

Phone Calls

Making Calls

How to make calls from the dialer, contacts, or call log.

Calling a number from the Call log

Making an emergency call

Answering or Rejecting Calls

Using Call Log

Opening the Call log

Steps to access and view the phone's call history.

Listening to Your Voicemail

Calling your voicemail from the Dial Pad

Steps to call voicemail directly from the dial pad.

Using Voice Dialer

Contacts

Adding a new contact

Step-by-step guide to adding a new contact to the address book.

Importing / Exporting / Sharing contacts

Search for a contact

Editing/Deleting Contacts

Editing contact details

Steps to edit existing contact information.

Setting a contact’s default phone number/email

Designating default phone number or email for a contact.

Communicating

Sending text message

How to send SMS messages to contacts.

Map of contacts

Account Setting

Working with Google accounts

Synchronizing and managing Google contacts and accounts.

Groups

Creating a new group

Steps to create a new contact group for messaging.

Sending a group message

How to send a message to all members of a contact group.

Messaging

Sending a Text Message

Detailed steps for composing and sending SMS messages.

Sending a multimedia message (MMS)

Reading Messages

Replying to a message

Receiving Emergency Alerts Messages

Changing Messaging Settings

Notification settings

Customizing message notification preferences.

Google

Gmail

Managing emails, reading, replying, and forwarding messages.

Sending a new email

Starring/un-starring an email message

Google Talk

Adding and managing friends list

Managing your Google Talk contacts and online status.

Managing a friend

Talk settings

Google+

Messenger

Maps

Viewing your location

Displaying the current location on the map interface.

Searching for a location

Getting directions

Places

Searching

Finding places by category or keyword.

Navigation

Navigating with Turn by Turn Directions

Following spoken and on-screen driving instructions.

Latitude

Adding friends

Inviting or accepting friends for location sharing.

Viewing friends’ locations and managing friends

YouTube

Finding videos

Browsing and searching for videos by category or keyword.

Watching videos

YouTube settings

Calendar

Creating an event

Adding new events and appointments with details.

Editing or deleting an event

Changing Calendar settings

News & Weather

Reading news articles

Reading detailed news content from various categories.

Play Store

Finding applications

Browsing and searching for apps by category or name.

Installing applications

Play Books

Finding books

Searching for and browsing books available through the app.

Reading a book

Easy Installer

Installing apk files on the microSDTM card

Steps to install apps from an SD card using Easy Installer.

Web

Email

Managing email accounts and messages.

Email Account Setup

Setting up email accounts on the device.

Reading an email

Sending a new email

Email account settings

Browser

Accessing a webpage or searching the web

Navigating to websites and performing online searches.

Downloading files

Using bookmarks

Bookmarking a webpage

Adding a website to bookmarks for future reference.

Browser settings

Wi-Fi

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network

Steps to enable Wi-Fi and connect to available networks.

Downloads

Working with files

Sharing, deleting, or viewing details of downloaded files.

Traffic Manager

Viewing Traffic Manager

Accessing usage statistics for data, calls, and SMS.

Facebook

Twitter

Creating a tweet

Composing and posting tweets with text and images.

Bluetooth

Pairing your phone with a Bluetooth device

Connecting and pairing the phone with Bluetooth devices.

Disconnecting or Unpairing from a Bluetooth Device

Unpairing from a Bluetooth device

Forgetting a paired Bluetooth device from the phone's memory.

Connecting to a Bluetooth Headset

Sending and Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

Receiving information from another device

Entertainment

Camera/Camcorder

Taking photos and recording videos.

Camera settings

Adjusting camera preferences before shooting.

Taking a picture

Recording videos

Gallery

Managing albums

Organizing and managing photo and video albums.

Viewing pictures

Working with pictures

Playing videos

Videos

Playing videos

Steps to play videos and control playback.

Play Movies

Sound Recorder

Using Sound Recorder

Recording and saving audio clips.

Music

Searching for music in the library

Finding songs, artists, or albums within the music library.

Using a song as a ringtone

Setting a song as a phone ringtone.

Playing music

Working with playlists

Creating a playlist

Steps to create a new music playlist.

Play Music

Searching for music in the library

Finding music within the library using search.

Playing music

Radio

Listening to the radio

Tuning frequencies and managing saved stations.

TuneIn Radio

Tools

Clock

Setting alarms and checking time.

Managing Alarms

Setting and managing alarms with various options.

Editing an alarm

Stopping an alarm

Calculator

Notes

Adding a new note

Steps to create a new note entry.

File Manager

Managing file or folder

Moving, renaming, deleting, and sharing files.

OfficeSuite

Viewing a document

Opening and interacting with documents in OfficeSuite.

Battery Saver

Saving your battery

Tips and actions to conserve battery life by managing tasks.

Ringdroid

Barcode Scanner

Alcatel Setup Wizard

LED Torch

Cricket Applications

Cricket Navigator

GPS navigation service provided by Cricket.

MyBackup

Backup and restore functionality for phone data.

Storefront

Shopping for apps and ringtones from Cricket.

eBooks

Opening eBooks

Launching the e-book reader application.

Reading a book

MuveMusic

Using MuveMusic

Navigating and using the music player features.

NQ Mobile Security

Block Breaker 3

UNO

Settings

Settings on Your Phone

Overview of device settings for customization.

Wireless & networks

Managing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile data connections.

Sound

Adjusting sound profiles, ringtones, and volume.

Display

Location & security

Accounts & sync

Language & keyboard

About phone

Safety and use

Please read before proceeding

Preliminary safety instructions to review before device usage.

Important health information and safety precautions

Safety precautions for power supply unit

Using the correct power adapter and handling batteries safely.

Take extra precautions

Road safety

Safety precautions for RF exposure

Interference with medical equipment functions

General precautions

Protect your phone

Cleaning

Emergency calls

Regulatory agency identifications

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices

Phone compatibility with hearing aids as per FCC regulations.

M-Ratings

SAR Information

Body-worn Operation

SAR compliance for body-worn devices based on separation distance.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

FCC statement on RF exposure limits for the device.

Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) safety information

TIA safety guidelines, including pacemaker and hearing aid precautions.

Warranty

Manufacturer’s Warranty

Details of the 12-month limited warranty and exclusions.

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