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Alcatel Streak User Manual

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ALCATEL STREAK™

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Alcatel Streak Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlcatel
ModelStreak
CategoryCell Phone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting started

Phone setup

Instructions on initial phone setup, including hardware installation.

Charging the battery

How to charge the phone's battery and related warnings.

Extending the battery life

Tips and methods to conserve battery power on the phone.

Powering your phone on/off

Steps to turn the phone on and off, and enter sleep mode.

Switching to Sleep Mode

How to put the phone into low-power sleep mode to save battery.

Waking up your phone

Steps to turn the phone's screen back on from sleep mode.

Getting around

Introduction to touch controls and gestures used on the phone.

Getting to know your phone

Identifies key physical parts and screen elements of the phone.

Key functions

Explains the function of various keys and buttons on the phone.

Phone calls

Making calls

Various methods for initiating phone calls, including from the dialer and contacts.

Dial from text message

How to make a call directly from a text message.

Receiving calls

How to answer or reject incoming phone calls.

Using options during a call

On-screen options available while a call is in progress.

Managing multi-party calls

Features for handling multiple calls, including conference calls.

Switching between current calls

Managing active calls and switching between them.

Adjusting your call settings

Options for customizing call-related settings like display and sound.

Contacts

Importing and exporting contacts

Guide to transfer contacts to/from SIM, phone storage, or SD card.

Sharing contact information

How to send contact details via Bluetooth, Gmail, etc.

Creating a contact

Steps to add new contact entries to the phone.

Adding a contact to Favorites

Marking frequently used contacts for quick access.

Searching for a contact

How to find existing contacts by typing their name.

Joining contacts

Merging duplicate contact entries into a single record.

Separating contact information

Reverting merged contacts back into individual entries.

Entering text

Using Onscreen Keyboard

Information on keyboard settings, orientation, and modes.

Google keyboard

Details on the Google keyboard features and input options.

Text editing

How to edit entered text, including selection, cut, copy, and paste.

Messaging

Opening the messaging screen

Accessing the application to send and receive messages.

Sending a message

Steps to compose and send SMS or MMS messages.

Replying to a message

How to respond to received text messages.

Forwarding a message

Sending an existing message to another recipient.

Copying a message

Saving text messages to the SIM card.

Changing message settings

Adjusting preferences for the messaging application.

Email

Setting up the first email account

Step-by-step guide to configure an email account on the phone.

Checking your emails

How to view and refresh incoming emails.

Responding to an email

Options for replying, forwarding, or deleting emails.

Marking an email as unread

Changing email status for later review.

Deleting an email

Removing individual or multiple emails from the inbox.

Writing and sending an email

Composing and sending new email messages with attachments.

Adding and editing email accounts

Managing multiple email accounts on the device.

Changing general email settings

Adjusting global settings for all email accounts.

Connecting to the Internet

Adding a new mobile data connection

Configuring APN settings for mobile data.

Turning on Wi-Fi

Activating the Wi-Fi feature for internet access.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Steps to connect to available Wi-Fi hotspots.

Adding a Wi-Fi network

Manually adding a Wi-Fi network by SSID.

Checking the Wi-Fi network status

How to view the status of Wi-Fi connections.

Connecting to a WPS network

Connecting to networks using WPS push button or PIN.

Connecting to virtual private networks

Setting up and connecting to VPNs.

Adding a VPN

Steps to configure a new VPN connection.

Browsing the Internet

Using the Browser

Introduction to the web browser application.

Opening a web page or searching the web

Navigating websites and performing web searches.

Using multiple browser tabs

Managing multiple web pages simultaneously in tabs.

Switching between tabs

Navigating between open browser tabs.

Setting the home page

Configuring the default page displayed when launching the browser.

Downloading files

Saving files from the internet to the phone.

Changing browser settings

Customizing browser preferences and privacy options.

Mobile Hotspot and tethering

To share your phone's data connection via USB

Using USB tethering to share mobile data with a computer.

To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot from the phone's data.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

Customizing the name and security of the Wi-Fi hotspot.

Using Wi-Fi Direct

Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct

Establishing a direct connection between devices.

Sending data via Wi-Fi Direct

Sharing files and data using Wi-Fi Direct.

Receiving data via Wi-Fi Direct

Accepting files and data transferred via Wi-Fi Direct.

Bluetooth

Turning Bluetooth on/off

Activating and deactivating the Bluetooth feature.

Changing the device name

Setting a custom name for the phone's Bluetooth device.

Pairing with another Bluetooth device

Connecting the phone to other Bluetooth devices.

Unpairing from a Bluetooth device

Removing a paired Bluetooth connection.

Sending data via Bluetooth

Transferring files to other Bluetooth devices.

Receiving data via Bluetooth

Accepting files from other Bluetooth devices.

Entertainment

Capturing a photo

Instructions on how to take pictures using the phone's camera.

Adjusting camera settings

Customizing camera options like auto mode and Polaroid.

Recording a video

Steps to record videos using the phone's camera.

Polaroid Features

Using the Polaroid feature to take and edit photos.

Using your gallery

Viewing, sharing, and managing photos and videos.

Making memorable memos

Recording and playing back voice memos using the Sound Recorder.

Google applications

Gmail

Setting up and using the Gmail email service.

Google Calendar

Managing appointments and events with Google Calendar.

Google Chrome

Browsing the web using the Chrome browser.

Google+

Using Google+ for social networking and managing contacts.

Google Maps

Navigating, finding locations, and getting directions.

Google Search

Performing web and phone searches using text or voice.

Google Music

Playing music from your Google Music library or phone.

Google Play Store

Browsing, downloading, and installing apps and media.

Creating a Google Wallet account

Setting up an account for purchases on Google Play.

Applications

Calculator

Using the built-in calculator for mathematical operations.

Clock

Setting alarms, checking world time, and using stopwatch/countdown.

Downloads

Viewing and managing downloaded files.

Files

Accessing and managing files on phone storage and microSDHC.

YouTube

Watching and uploading videos on YouTube.

Phone settings

Wireless & Networks

Settings for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and data usage.

More Settings

Advanced options like airplane mode, hotspot, VPN, and networks.

Device Settings

Settings for display, lock screen, and sound configurations.

Storage & USB

Managing phone storage, microSDHC card, and USB connections.

Personal Settings

Location, security, and SIM card lock configurations.

Accounts & Language

Managing accounts and language/input preferences.

System Settings

Date, time, and accessibility configuration.

Upgrading the phone software

FOTA Upgrade

Instructions for updating the phone's operating system via FOTA.

Troubleshooting

Poor reception

Solutions for weak network signal or echo/noise issues.

Echo or noise

Solutions for poor network link quality or local line quality.

Unable to select certain features

How to resolve issues with unsupported features.

Battery not charging

Troubleshooting steps for battery charging problems.

Shortened standby time

Addressing issues with quick battery drain.

Cannot turn your phone on

Solutions for problems powering on the device.

micro-SIM card error

Troubleshooting issues related to the micro-SIM card.

For your safety

General safety

Important safety precautions for using the phone.

Distraction

Warnings about using the phone while driving or operating machinery.

Product handling

Guidelines for safe handling and use of the phone and accessories.

Electrical safety

Safety guidelines related to accessories and connections.

Interference

Precautions regarding interference with medical devices.

Explosive environments

Safety rules for using the phone in hazardous areas.

FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)

FCC compliance

Phone compliance with FCC rules for interference.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for mobile phones

CTIA

CTIA guidelines and battery safety information.

Specifications

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY

Details on the warranty terms and conditions for the wireless device.

Electronic Recycling

Notes

General notes or additional information.

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