Alcatel A3 10 Manual

75 Pages·2017·9.24 MB·English

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Table of Contents
1 Your device .........................................................................................4
1.1 Keys and connectors .................................................................4
1.2 Getting started .............................................................................6
1.3 Home screen .................................................................................8
2 Text input ............................................................................................16
2.1 Using onscreen keyboard ........................................................16
2.2 Google keyboard .........................................................................16
2.3 Text editing ....................................................................................17
3 Call, Call log and Contacts ...........................................................18
3.1 Call ...................................................................................................18
3.2 Call log .............................................................................................23
3.3 Contacts ..........................................................................................23
4 Messaging & Email...........................................................................27
4.1 Messaging .....................................................................................27
4.2 Gmail/Email ..................................................................................28
5 Calendar & time & Calcuator ........................................................33
5.1 Calendar .........................................................................................33
5.2 Clock ................................................................................................34
5.3 Calculator .......................................................................................36
6 Getting connected............................................................................37
6.1 Connecting to the Internet .....................................................37
6.2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices .......................................39
6.3 Connecting to a computer ......................................................40
6.4 Sharing your tablet's mobile data connection................40
6.5 Connecting to virtual private networks .............................41
7 Multimedia applications ................................................................43
7.1 Camera/Camcorder ...................................................................43
7.2 Gallery .............................................................................................45
7.3 Music ................................................................................................47
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7.4 Get driving, public transportation or walking directions .......
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7.5 Arrangement of Layers .............................................................48
8 Others .................................................................................................49
8.1 Files ...................................................................................................49
8.2 Sound Recorder ..........................................................................49
8.3 Radio .................................................................................................49
8.4 Other applications ......................................................................50
9 Google applications .........................................................................51
9.1 Gmail ................................................................................................51
9.2 Maps..................................................................................................51
9.3 YouTube ...........................................................................................51
9.4 Play Store ........................................................................................51
9.5 Drive ..................................................................................................52
9.6 Play Music ......................................................................................52
9.7 Photos ..............................................................................................52
9.8 Keep ..................................................................................................52
10 Settings ...............................................................................................53
10.1 Wireless & networks ...................................................................53
10.2 Device...............................................................................................54
10.3 Personal...........................................................................................57
10.4 System .............................................................................................62
11 Upgrade ...............................................................................................66
11.1 Mobile Upgrade ............................................................................66
11.2 FOTA Upgrade ...............................................................................66
12 Accessories.........................................................................................67
13 Warranty ..............................................................................................68
14 Troubleshooting................................................................................70
15 Specifications ...................................................................................75
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1 Your device
1.1 Keys and connectors
Micro USB Headset
port connector
Speaker Front
camera
Touch
screen
Back key Recent key
Home key
Speaker
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Rear camera
Power key
SIM card and
Volume Micro SD
keys card slots
Recent key*
• Touch to open a list of thumbnail images of applications
you've worked with recently.
• Long press: this allows you to split the tablet screen into
two separate screens and lets you choose another recent
app to use at the same time. Note: not all apps work in
split-screen mode
Home key*
• While on any application or screen, touch to return to the
Home screen.
Back key*
• Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a
dialogue box, options menu, the notification panel, etc.
* These keys are visible when the screen lights up.
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Power key
• Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen
• Press and hold: Power on or pop up the menu to get more
options, such as Power off, Flight mode, etc.
• Press and hold Power key and Volume Down key to
capture a screenshot.
Volume Keys
• In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjust the media
volume.
1.2 Getting started
1.2.1 Setup
Inserting the micro SIM card & the microSD card
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Your tablet only supports micro-SIM cards. Do not attempt to
insert other SIM types like mini and nano cards, otherwise you
may damage your tablet.
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Charging the battery
To charge your tablet, connect the charger to your tablet and mains socket.
• When using your tablet for the first time, charge the battery fully
(approximately 5 hours).
You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ). Charging status is
indicated on screen while the tablet is powered off. The charging animation
shows the status.
To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when battery
is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug; switch off
Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running applications when
not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
1.2.2 Power on your tablet
Hold down the Power key until the tablet powers on, unlock your tablet
(Slide, PIN, Password, Pattern) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen
is displayed.
If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your
network operator. Do not leave your PIN code with your tablet. Store this
information in a safe place when not in use.
Set up your tablet for the first time
The first time you power on the tablet, you should set the following
options:
• Select the tablet's language, then touch GET STARTED.
• Insert SIM card or touch SKIP to get to the next step.
• Select a Wi-Fi network to connect, or touch Don’t use any network for
setup to get to the next step.
• Touch NEXT to go through Google services
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• Set Date and Time. Then touch NEXT.
• Add your name to personalise some apps later, then touch NEXT.
• Set the tablet protection features, or touch NEXT to get to the next
step.
• Touch to turn on/off Help tips, then touch NEXT.
• Touch FINISH.
1.2.3 Power off your tablet
Hold down the Power key until a popup menu appears, then select Power
off to confirm.
1.3 Home screen
You can bring all your favourite icons (applications, shortcuts, folders and
widgets) to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the Home key to
switch to the Home screen.
Status bar
Status/Notification indicators.
Favourite tray applications
- Touch to launch the application.
- Long press to move applications.
Application tab
Touch to see all applications.
The Home screen extends on the right side of the screen to allow more
space for adding applications, shortcuts etc. Slide the Home screen
horizontally right to get a complete view of the Home screen. The
white dot at the lower part of the screen indicates which screen you are
viewing.
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1.3.1 Using the touchscreen
Touch
To access an application, touch it with your finger.
Long Press
Long press the Home screen to access Widgets, Wallpapers, and
Settings screen. Long press an application on the Home screen to
remove it. Long press an application on the application launcher to get
app information, or uninstall the application.
Drag
Place your finger on any item to drag it to another location.
Slide/Swipe
Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, web
pages… at your convenience.
Flick
Similar to swiping, but flicking makes it move quicker.
Pinch/Spread
Place your fingers of one hand on the screen surface and draw them apart
or together to scale an element on the screen.
Rotate
Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape
by turning the tablet sideways to have a better view.
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1.3.2 Status bar
From status bar, you can view both tablet status and notification
information .
Status icons
GPRS (2G) connected No signal
EDGE (2G) connected Roaming
HSPA (3G) connected No SIM card inserted
3G connected 4G connected
Connected to a Wi-Fi
Signal strength
network
Tablet microphone is
Ringer is silenced
mute
Bluetooth is on Battery is partially drained
Battery is full Battery is charging
Headset connected Battery is low
Flight mode Battery is very low
Alarm is set
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