Clear and Simple
Quick Start Guide
Alcatel PULSEMIX
TM
Getting to Know your
Alcatel PULSEMIX
TM
Light
indicator
Flash
Recent
apps key
Back key
Home key
Headset port
Proximity and
light sensor
Camera lens
Volume
keys
Status and
notification
bar
Power
key
Charging
data port
Speaker
Touch
screen
Phone Setup
1. Remove back cover by gently pulling up on the indentation
on the bottom left of the cover
1
2
2. Insert the SIM card and microSD card as shown in the
illustration below
3. Ensure that SIM and microSD cards have been properly
secured
WARNING: To avoid damage to the phone, only use a
standard nano-SIM card provided by your service provider.
CAUTION: This is a non-removable battery. Do not attempt to disassemble, damage, alter, or remove the battery.
Touch screen
Navigating your phone
• Use your finger tip to tap the screen
• Use quick flicks of your finger on the
touch screen to swipe up, down, left,
and right
• To return to the previous screen, tap the
Back key
• Tap the Home key at any time to
return to the main home screen
• Tap the Recent apps key to
access recently viewed apps
• Tap Apps to access applications on
your phone
Notification panel
To access alerts, including new messages,
emails, and software updates:
• Tap the top of the home screen and
drag your finger down to view the
Notifications panel
• Swipe right or left to clear individual
notifications or tap CLEAR ALL to clear
all
• With the notification panel open, tap
the top of the screen again and drag
down to see the Quick Settings menu
• Tap to access the complete Settings
menu
Personalize
Set wallpaper
• To change your home or lock screen
wallpaper, press and hold a blank part
of the home screen and tap
WALLPAPERS
• Select a wallpaper and tap
Set wallpaper to set it. You can also
tap My photos for additional options.
Add to home screen
• To add app shortcuts, tap Apps , press
and hold the desired app, and
drag it to the home screen
• To add widgets, press and hold on a
blank section of the screen and tap
WIDGETS
, press and hold the desired
widget and drag it to the desired
location on the home screen
Organize home screens
• To move widget or app shortcut, press
and hold it and then drag it to a new
location. To delete it, drag it to "X
Remove"
• To create a folder, press and hold an app shortcut and
drag it on top of another and release
• To rename a folder, press the folder title to type a new
name
• To make additional changes to home screen, e.g.
changing grid view, icon size, and text, press and hold a
blank section of the home screen and tap HOME EDIT
Calls and Voicemail
Make a call
1. From the home screen, tap Call
2. Type a name or phone number, or
select one of the following options:
• : To manually enter a phone number
• : To choose from frequently called
contacts
• : To choose from a list of people who
you have recently called or have
called you
• : To make a call from your contacts list
Check voicemail
1. From the home screen, tap Call ,
then tap
2. Press and hold the 1 key
Call waiting
Call waiting allows you answer a second
call while you are on an existing call. While
on a call, you will hear a tone if another
call comes in.
• Tap the incoming call to answer
• Tap to switch between active calls
• Tap to merge calls
• Tap to end a call
HD voice
HD Voice means clearer conversations
with reduced background noise when
both participants are using HD Voice
compatible phones and the call is made
over Cricket’s LTE network or a compatible
network*.
Text and picture messaging
Send a text message
1. From the home screen, tap
Messaging
2. Tap New message to start a new text
message
3
. In the To field, enter a number or a
contact name or tap Contacts to
access your contacts
4
. Tap the Type message field and enter
your message
5
. Tap Send to send the message
Send a picture message
1. Follow steps 1-4 above
2
. Tap the Paperclip
3. Tap Pictures and select desired
picture or tap to take a picture to
attach
4
. Tap Send to send the message
WARNING: Please don’t text and drive.
More information
On the web
Detailed support information including device
specifications and troubleshooting are available at
www.cricketwireless.com/support/devices.
On the phone
• Call Customer Care at 1-855-246-2461 or
• Dial 611 from your cell phone
Accessories
For more information about accessories,
please visit your local Cricket store or go to
www.cricketwireless.com/shop/accessories.
Note: Store and online inventories may vary.
Product meets FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines--FCC ID 2ACCJH072. This
device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
© 2017 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are
registered trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. Other marks are the property
of their respective owners. microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Alcatel is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent and is used under license by TCL Communication
Ltd. © Copyright 2017 TCL Communication Ltd. All rights reserved. TCL Communication
Ltd. reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice.
SNAPBAK is a trademark of TCL Communication LTD. © 2017 TCT Mobile Limited. All rights
reserved. PULSEMIX is a trademark of TCL Communication LTD. © 2017 TCT Mobile Limited.
All rights reserved.
All "Signature" ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed, arranged and
mixed by NU TROPIC (Amar Kabouche).
Email
Email setup (Gmail
™
, Yahoo!
®
, etc.)
1. From the home screen, tap Apps >
Email
2. Enter your email address and tap
NEXT and enter your password and
then tap NEXT again
3. Confirm email account settings and tap
NEXT
4. Enter your name which will be displayed
on outgoing mails, and then tap
FINISH
Note: To set up corporate email, contact your IT
administrator.
Create and send an email message
1. From the home screen, tap Apps >
Email
2. To compose a new message, tap
Compose
3. Tap the To field and enter email address
or name or tap Contacts to access
your contacts
4
. Enter a subject and email message
5. To attach files to the email message,
tap the Paperclip and make your
selection
6
. Tap Send to send the message
Cricket Apps & Services
These services make using Cricket even better and easier.
myCricket: Check account balance, make a
quick payment, view usage and access support
from the palm of your hand.
Visual Voicemail: Quickly view, access and play
back of your voicemail messages. Easily save
important numbers to your Favorites list and
respond to messages by calling back or texting.
Deezer: Listen on-the-go with ad-free streaming
music, download your favorites to your phone,
and get customized playlists based on your
preferences.
Apps on Google Play
™
You can install apps from Google Play
Store.
Access Google Play
1. From the home screen, tap
Play Store
2. Enter your existing Google account or
create one following the steps on the
screen
Navigate Google Play
From Play Store, there are multiple ways
to find apps, games, and more:
1
. Tap a category to browse popular
apps, games, movies, and music
organized by popularity or category
2
. Tap Search to search the Play Store
for a specific game or app
3
. To install, tap the app and follow
instructions. Once installed, you will see
a notification in the Notifications panel.
Open the app from this notification or
by locating the app in App list
Camera and video
Take a picture
1. From the home screen, tap Camera
2. Swipe the screen to select different
modes. Tap Settings to display
camera settings
3
. Zoom in and out by pinching with your
fingers
4
. Tap the Shutter button or press the
Volume Keys to take a photo
Take a video
1. From the home screen, tap
Camera . Swipe the screen and
select Video mode. Tap to start and
to stop recording
View pictures
1. From the home screen, tap Apps
2. Tap Gallery
Send a picture
1. In Gallery, tap a picture and then tap
Share
2. Choose to send via text messaging or
email, and more
Unique Alcatel Features
Color Catcher
Express your everyday mood with Color
Catcher that pulls color elements from
your photos or the colors around you to
create your own unique theme.
• Color Catcher themes add color
to elements across your phone’s
wallpaper, icons, and more.
• Select from pictures in your gallery or
from social network apps and save
themes to easily access later.
• Get the optional LightUp SNAPBAK™
to light up your phone with the theme
colors you create.
To create a theme:
1. From the home screen, tap Apps
2. Tap Color Catcher
3. Point and shoot once your preferred
colors have appeared in circles on
the screen
4. You can then select your favorite
theme from the options displayed
Onetouch Music™ with Deezer™ from
Cricket
®
Create playlists, stream up to 40 million
tracks and sing along to your favorite
song with OneTouch Music with Deezer
from Cricket app.
1. From the home screen, tap Apps
2. Tap Onetouch Music
3. Tap a song in the music library to play or
tap Menu then log into your Deezer
account*
SNAPBAK™ Covers
Snap. Mix. Match – Mix and match with a selection of
entertaining SNAPBAK™ covers to boost the fun and
function of your PULSEMIX™. Accessories sold separately
and availability may vary based on your region.
SNAPBAK
™
Sound
The Alcatel Sound SNAPBAK™ with
stereo speakers and built-in kickstand will
transform your PULSEMIX™ into a portable
entertainment system. Experience powerful
and crisp stereo sound from two large
2.5-watt speakers – three times louder
than using your phone alone – to amp
up watching videos, playing games, or
listening to your favorite music with friends.
SNAPBAK
™
Power
The Alcatel Power SNAPBAK™ is the perfect
companion for your PULSEMIX™ to keep
you productive and entertained all day
long. Simply snap on the slim and easy-to-
connect battery back cover and instantly
double your PULSEMIX™’s battery life.
SNAPBAK
™
LightUp
The LightUp SNAPBAK™ has multi-color
flashing lights, so you can illuminate
incoming calls, messages and e-mails,
customize your device to match your color
theme, and watch as it responds to the
beat of your music, and switch styles with
one simple shake. The LightUp SNAPBAK™
also notifies whether you got a snap, a like,
or a mention with the corresponding social
media app displayed on the cover.
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