Alcatel OneTouch B3G User manual

Alcatel OneTouch® B3G
Some content in this user guide doesn’t apply to
CREDO devices. This includes:
o Sprint customer service phone numbers,
support and account information
o Sprint activation instructions
o Sprint-specific services and features
(including Sprint Hotspot, Sprint Zone,
Sprint Worldwide service)
User Guide
Please Note
To activate your device, please visit
credomobile.com/activate. For CREDO
customer service, please call 800-411-0848.
In this user guide, your new Alcatel OneTouch B3G
is referred to as "Alcatel OneTouch Retro."

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Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................................1
Your Phone at a Glance........................................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Phone...............................................................................................................................2
Activate Your Phone .............................................................................................................................4
Set Up Voicemail...................................................................................................................................4
Phone Basics................................................................................................................................................5
Your Phone’s Layout.............................................................................................................................5
Turn Your Phone On and Off................................................................................................................7
Navigate Through the Menus................................................................................................................7
Status Bar .............................................................................................................................................7
Enter Text..............................................................................................................................................9
Phone Calls.................................................................................................................................................11
Make Phone Calls...............................................................................................................................11
Call Using the Phone Dialer........................................................................................................11
Call from Recent History.............................................................................................................11
Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................................11
Call Using a Speed Dial Number................................................................................................12
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................................12
Receive Phone Calls...........................................................................................................................12
Voicemail.............................................................................................................................................13
Voicemail Setup..........................................................................................................................13
Voicemail Notification..................................................................................................................13
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages............................................................................................13
Phone Call Options.............................................................................................................................14
In-call Options.............................................................................................................................14
Caller ID......................................................................................................................................15
Conference Calling .....................................................................................................................15
Call Using a Speed Dial Number........................................................................................................16
Recent History.....................................................................................................................................16
Contacts......................................................................................................................................................18
View Contacts.....................................................................................................................................18
Contacts List Options..........................................................................................................................19

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Add a Contact .....................................................................................................................................19
Create a Group...........................................................................................................................20
Save a Phone Number........................................................................................................................21
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................................21
Add or Edit Information for a Contact .........................................................................................21
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact..................................................................................................21
Delete a Contact.........................................................................................................................22
Remove a Member from a Group...............................................................................................22
Assign a Speed Dial Number to a Contact.................................................................................22
Messaging...................................................................................................................................................23
Text and Multimedia Messaging.........................................................................................................23
Send a Text Message.................................................................................................................23
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................................24
Save and Resume a Draft Message...........................................................................................24
New Messages Notification.........................................................................................................24
Manage Message Conversations...............................................................................................24
Music...........................................................................................................................................................26
Web and Data.............................................................................................................................................27
Launch a Web Connection..................................................................................................................27
Learn to Navigate the Browser ...................................................................................................27
Adjust Browser Settings..............................................................................................................27
Camera and Video......................................................................................................................................29
Open or Close the Camera.................................................................................................................29
Take a Picture.....................................................................................................................................29
Record Videos.....................................................................................................................................30
View Pictures and Videos Using My Album........................................................................................31
Open or Close My Album............................................................................................................31
View Pictures and Videos...........................................................................................................31
Watch Videos..............................................................................................................................31
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message...............................................................................31
Tools and Calendar.....................................................................................................................................33
Alarm Clock.........................................................................................................................................33
Calendar..............................................................................................................................................33
Add an Event to the Calendar.....................................................................................................33
View an Event.............................................................................................................................33

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Edit/Delete an Event...................................................................................................................33
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................................................34
Update Phone.....................................................................................................................................34
Phone Memory....................................................................................................................................34
microSD Card......................................................................................................................................35
Insert or remove a microSD Card...............................................................................................35
View microSD Card Memory.......................................................................................................35
Format the microSD Card...........................................................................................................35
Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive........................................................................36
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer........................................................................36
Calculator............................................................................................................................................36
Stop Watch..........................................................................................................................................37
Voice Memo........................................................................................................................................37
World Time..........................................................................................................................................37
Settings .......................................................................................................................................................38
Display Settings ..................................................................................................................................38
Wallpaper Settings......................................................................................................................38
Backlight Control.........................................................................................................................38
Brightness Settings.....................................................................................................................38
Font Size.....................................................................................................................................38
Power Save Mode.......................................................................................................................38
Volume Settings..................................................................................................................................39
Ringtone Settings................................................................................................................................39
Phone Information...............................................................................................................................39
Lock Phone.........................................................................................................................................39
Location Services................................................................................................................................39
Parental Control Settings....................................................................................................................39
Reset Phone .......................................................................................................................................40
Language & Input Settings..................................................................................................................40
Language Settings......................................................................................................................40
Default Text Entry .......................................................................................................................40
Accessibility Settings...........................................................................................................................40
Call Answer Settings...........................................................................................................................41
Airplane Mode.....................................................................................................................................41
Data Settings.......................................................................................................................................41

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Roaming Settings................................................................................................................................41
Persistent Alerts..................................................................................................................................41
Regulatory Information................................................................................................................................42
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones.......................................................................42
FCC Radio Frequency Emission.........................................................................................................42
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device....................................................................................43
Warning Statements............................................................................................................................44
Copyright Information..................................................................................................................................45
Index............................................................................................................................................................46

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.

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Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Install the Battery:
1. Remove the back cover using the notch in the bottom-left corner of the phone.
2. Insert the external microSD card into the slot with the gold contact facing down. To remove the
external microSD card, gently press and slide it out.
3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, making sure the connectors align. Gently press
down to secure the battery.

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Charge the Battery:
1. Insert the charger cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the other end of the charger cable into an electrical outlet.
You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ). Charging status is indicated by the percentage on
screen while the phone is powered off. The percentage increases as the phone is charged.
Note: The charging status bar will not float if your battery is extensively consumed. To reduce power
consumption and energy waste, when battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug;

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switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the
backlight time, etc.
Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your wireless account.
●If you purchased your phone at a store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new wireless account or a new line of service,
it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands-Free-Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
●If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number
on your account (you’re swapping phones), you will need to contact your wireless service
provider.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, contact your wireless service
provider for assistance.
Tip: Do not press the End/Power Key while the phone is being activated. Pressing cancels the
activation process.
Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a
password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered
calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
1. From the home screen, press MESSAGING (left softkey) > Voicemail > Call Voicemail.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting
up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access
to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail.

Phone Basics 5
Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the
people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions
and features of your phone.
Your Phone’s Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.

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Key Functions
Item
Function
Menu/OK Key
Enter main menu / Confirm an option
Navigation Keys
Press left / right / up / down to navigate menus and options
Left softkey
Messaging
Right softkey
Contacts List
Send Key
Recent Call (home screen) / Answer / Send a call
End/Power Key
Power on / Power off / End a call / Return to Home screen
1 Key
Press and hold to access Voicemail
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

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Turn Your Phone On and Off
You can turn your phone on and off using the End/Power Key.
Turn Your Phone On/Off
●Press and hold the End/Power Key .
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Navigate Through the Menus
Use the navigation keys on your phone to scroll through onscreen items. To navigate through a menu,
press up or down using the navigation keys.
Select Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any option by highlighting it and
pressing . If the option is numbered, you can select it by pressing the corresponding number on the
phone’s keypad.
Back Up Within a Menu
●To go to the previous menu, press .
●To return to the home screen, press .
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right
side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Icon
Status
Bluetooth® active
Airplane Mode
Earphone
Location on

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Icon
Status
Vibrate
Silent
Bluetooth
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
Network (roaming)
1X network (data service)
Alarm set
Battery (charging)
Battery (full charge)
Notification Icons
Icon
Notification
Missed call
New message
New voice mail
Music playing

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Icon
Notification
Event
Alarm
Enter Text
Your phone provides a convenient keypad to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are
prompted to enter text.
1. From a screen where you can enter text, press OPTIONS (right softkey) to change the text mode.
(If you are in the message entry screen, press OPTIONS [right softkey] > Text Mode.)
2. Select one of the following options:
Abc to enter characters by using the alphabet mode.

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T9Word to enter text using a predictive text system that reduces the number of key presses
required while entering a word.
123 to enter numeric characters.
Symbols to enter symbols.
Smileys to enter smile icons.
Paste List to paste copied or cut text (if applicable).
Text Settings to display the text entry settings menu (if applicable).
Number
Function
1
1, commonly-used symbols
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a, b, c, A, B, C, 2
3
d, e, f, D, E, F, 3
4
g, h, i, G, H, I, 4
5
j, k, l, J, K, L, 5
6
m, n, o, M, N, O, 6
7
p, q, r, s, P, Q, R, S, 7
8
t, u, v, T, U, V, 8
9
w, x, y, z, W, X, Y, Z, 9
0
0, +
*
*, change input methods
#
#, insert a space

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Phone Calls
With wireless service and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the
country.
Make Phone Calls
There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone.
Call Using the Phone Dialer
The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialpad.
1. From the home screen, press the number keys on the dialpad to enter the phone number.
2. Press to call the number.
3. To end the call, press .
Call from Recent History
The Recent History menu lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers.
1. From the home screen, press to display the call history.
2. Select the number, and press again to place a call.
Call from Contacts
You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list.

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1. From the home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey) to display the Contacts list.
2. Highlight a contact and then press to place a call.
Call Using a Speed Dial Number
Speed dial numbers let you dial numbers by pressing and holding a single number on the dialpad.
From the home screen, enter the speed dial number, press to place a call.
Call Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number:
●From the home screen, press “9-1-1” and then press .
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9-1-1
emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate
your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite
signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some
designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be
equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.
Receive Phone Calls
The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming calls,
reject incoming calls, and more.
When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller
ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who
is not stored, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.
Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail.
Answer an Incoming Call
●Press the Menu/OK Key to answer the call.

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Mute the Ringing Sound
To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, press the Volume Down Button.
Reject an Incoming Call
●Press the End/Power Key to reject.
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message
You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller.
●Press Ignore with Text Message to ignore the call and send a text message to the caller.
Voicemail
The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service.
Voicemail Setup
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
●For information on setting up your voicemail, see Set Up Voicemail.
Voicemail Notification
There are a couple of different ways your phone alerts you to a new voicemail message.
●By sounding the assigned ringer type.
●By displaying within the Notifications area of the Status bar when a single new unheard
voicemail message is received.
Note: When you are off network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is
recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your wireless phone
number. When your voicemail answers, press and enter your password.
Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your phone notifies you of new
messages only when it is turned on and you are in a network service area.
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone (using either traditional voicemail) or
from any other press-tone phone.

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Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages
1. Touch and hold . If prompted, enter your voicemail password.
2. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages.
Use Another Phone to Access Messages
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press the asterisk key on the phone (*).
3. Enter your password.
Tip: You can restore messages you have sent to the trash folder.
Phone Call Options
Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your
calling experience.
In-call Options
While you’re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Select a feature by pressing the
corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and then press .
●Speaker On: Route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off).
Activate Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the
speaker volume using the volume buttons.)
Deactivate Speaker to use the phone’s earpiece.

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●Mute: Mute the microphone during an active call. Press again to unmute the microphone.
●Add New Contacts: Add a new contact or update existing.
●Contact Details: View detailed information of the incoming number.
●Main menu: Display the main menu list.
●3-Way Call: Initiate a 3-way conference call.
●Contacts: Display your contacts list.
●Voice Memo: Create a new memo while remaining on the call.
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone
use.
Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated.
Caller ID
Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If
you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, call your wireless service provider to
permanently block your number.
Conference Calling
With conference calling, also known as 3-way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When
using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
1. From the home screen, enter a number and press (or place a call from Recent History or
Contacts).
2. Once you have established the connection, press OPTIONS (right softkey) and then select 3-
Way Call, and dial the second number (or place the call from Recent History or Contacts).
3. This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.