A621BL Quick Start Guide Thank you for buying ALCATEL ONETOUCH A621BL. We hope you will enjoy your high-quality mobile communication experience. For more information about how to use your cellphone, please visit www.alcatelonetouch.com to download the complete user manual. From the website, you can consult the FAQ, perform software upgrades, etc. POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.
Table of contents 1 Your mobile device ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 2 Text input �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 3 Phone call ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 4 Contacts ������������������������������������������������������������������
Camera Flash/ Flashlight Camera Power key • • • • Power key Volume key Volume Keys • In call mode, adjusts the earpiece or headset volume. • In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjusts the media volume. • In general mode, adjusts the ringtone volume. • Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call. 1.2 1.2.1 Back key • Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc. Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen.
Installing the microSD card Set up your phone for the first time The first time you power on the phone, you should set the following options: Language, Date and time, etc. Even if no SIM card is installed, your phone will still power on and you will be able to connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up screen lock and use some of the phone's features. 1.2.3 Power off your phone Hold down the Power key from the Home screen until the phone options appear, select Power off.
1.3.1 Using the touchscreen 1.3.2 Status bar Touch From the status bar, you can view both phone status (to the right side) and notification information (to the left side). To access an application, touch it with your finger.
Status icons Quick settings panel 2G connected Connected to a Bluetooth device 2G in use Speakerphone is on 4G connected Roaming 4G in use Headset connected 4G LTE connected No SIM card installed 4G LTE in use Vibrate mode Signal strength Battery is very low Wi-Fi is on Battery is low Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is partially drained Airplane mode Battery is full No signal Battery is charging Alarm is set GPS is on Touch and drag down the Notification panel or touch to open
1.3.3 Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password etc. 1.3.4 Personalize your Home screen 2 2.1 Add You can long press a folder, an application, or a widget to activate the Move mode and drag the item to any Home screen you prefer. Reposition Long press the item to be repositioned to activate the Move mode, drag the item to the desired position and then release.
2.1.2 Swype Swype Input lets you enter a word with one continuous motion: just drag your finger over the letters in the word. • Place your finger on the key with the first letter of the word and drag your finger to each subsequent letter without lifting your finger off the screen. • Continue until you have finished the word. Lift your finger after the last letter. • If Swype Input cannot clearly determine your word, the word choice window opens. Select an alternative word from the list.
Enter the desired number from the keyboard directly and touch to place the call or select a contact from CONTACTS or RECENTS by sliding or touching tabs, then choose your target contact to make the call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching new contact. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching To hang up a call, touch 3.2 and then touching Create . .
5 Messaging ������������������������������������� To check messages stored in your SIM card, touch the icon from the Messaging screen, then touch Settings\Manage SIM messages. 6 Write message Besides your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3, IMAP or Exchange email accounts in your phone. You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To open Messaging, go to the Home screen and touch the Messaging 5.
7 To go to a web page Getting connected ����������������������������� To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. 7.1 7.1.1 Connecting to the Internet GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure your network service: GPRS, EDGE, 3G or 4G. To check the network connection you are using, touch Settings\More...\Mobile networks, and touch Access Point Names or
8 Find my location using GPS satellites To activate your phone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver: • Touch Settings\Location. • Touch the switch to turn on/off Google's location service. You can then open Maps to find your location: 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 11.1 Applications & Internal storage.... Applications With this phone, some built-in Google applications and other third party applications are available for your convenience. 12 12.1 Making the most of your phone.... Upgrade You can use the Over-the-air Upgrade tool to update your phone's software. With the built-in applications, you can 12.1.1 • Communicate with friends. Using the Over-the-air Upgrade tool you can update your phone's software. • Exchange messages or emails with friends.
Safety and use ��������������������������������������������� Please read before using your phone THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE PHONE IS CHARGING. YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU DISASSEMBLE OR ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE DEVICE.
Prevention of hearing loss CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. NOTE: This product should be operated only with the following designated Battery Pack(s). Battery: Lithium 2500mAh Take extra precautions • Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.
Interference with medical equipment functions General precautions This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics. If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Avoid hot areas The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid wet areas Never use the product in a wet location. Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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.
M inistry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for wireless mobile phone employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg*. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
