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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. English - CJB35HFTLAAA POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 1 10/9/2015 1:56:51 PM Table of contents Your mobile device 1 1 Text input 12 2 Phone call 14 3 Contacts 16 4 Messaging 17 5 Email 18 6 Getting connected 19 7 Find my location using GPS satellites 21 8 Data backup 22 9 Factory data reset 22 10 Applications & Internal storage 23 11 12 Making the most of your phone 24 Safety and use 25 www.sar-tick.com This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. The specific maximum SAR values can be found on page 34 of this user guide. When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Note that the product may be transmitting even if you are not making a phone call. PROTECT YOUR HEARING To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use. 1 Your mobile 11 Keys and connectors Headset connector Front camera Proximity &
Light Sensor LED indicator Touch screen Back key Home key Menu key Micro-USB Connector 1 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 2-1 10/9/2015 1:56:53 PM Power key Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Power off/Restart/Airplane mode. Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot. Press and hold the power key for 8 seconds to power off or hold it for 10 seconds or more to force reboot. 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. 12 121 Getting started Set-up Removing or installing the back cover Camera Flash/
Flashlight Camera Power key Volume key Back key Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc. Home key From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. Long press to pop up Google search icon. Slide your finger to the icon to open Google search. Menu key Touch to view recently used applications Touch Touch the brush icon on the bottom of the screen to close all applications. to close any application. 2 3 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 2-3 10/9/2015 1:56:55 PM Installing the microSD card Place the microSD card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the microSD card, press and slide it out. Charging the battery To charge the battery, connect the charger to your phone and mains socket. You can also charge your phone via a USB cable. To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when the battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc. Power on your phone 122 Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on. It will take a few seconds before the screen lights up. 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. 123 Hold down the Power key from the Home screen until the phone options appear, select Power off. Power off your phone Home screen 13 You can move all of the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the Home key to switch to the Home screen. Status bar Status/Notification indicators Touch and drag down to open the notification panel. Search bar Touch to enter text search screen. Touch to enter voice search screen. Touch an icon to open an application, folder, etc. Favorite tray applications Touch to enter the application. Long press to move or change applications. Touch to enter application list. The Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space for adding applications, shortcuts etc. Slide the Home screen horizontally left and right to get a complete view. 4 5 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 4-5 10/9/2015 1:57:07 PM 131 Using the touchscreen Touch To access an application, touch it with your finger. Long press Long press the item to enter the available options. Drag Place and hold your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location. Slide/Swipe Slide the screen up and down to scroll through the applications, images, web pages, etc. Flick Similar to swiping, but flicking is faster. 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 phone sideways to have a better view. Status bar 132 From the status bar, you can view both phone status (to the right side) and notification information
(to the left side). Notification icons New Gmail message Connected to VPN New Email message Radio is on New text or multimedia message Uploading data Problem with SMS or MMS delivery Download finished New Google Hangouts message Select input method New voicemail Upcoming event An open Wi-Fi network is available Phone is connected via USB cable Screenshot captured System update available Wi-Fi Calling Missed call Call forwarding is on Carrier data use threshold approaching or exceeded More notifications are hidden 6 7 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 6-7 10/9/2015 1:57:09 PM Status icons 2G connected 2G in use 4G connected 4G in use Connected to a Bluetooth device Speakerphone is on Roaming Headset connected 4G LTE connected No SIM card installed 4G LTE in use Signal strength Wi-Fi is on Vibrate mode Battery is very low Battery is low Quick settings panel Touch and drag down the Notification panel or touch enable or disable functions or change modes by touching the icons. to open the Quick settings panel. You can Touch to enter user screen. Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items. Notification panel When there are notifications, touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read more detailed information. Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is partially drained Touch to switch to the Quick settings panel. Airplane mode No signal Alarm is set Bluetooth is on Battery is full Battery is charging GPS is on Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick settings panel or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. When there are notifications, you can touch them to access notifications directly. Touch to clear all eventbased notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain). 8 9 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 8-9 10/9/2015 1:57:12 PM Lock/Unlock your screen 133 To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password etc. 134 Personalize your Home screen 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. You can move items both on the Home screen and the Favorites tray. Hold the icon on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another Home screen. Remove Long press the item to be removed to activate the Move mode, drag the item up to the top of the icon, and release after the item turns red. Create folders To improve the organization of items (shortcuts or applications) on the Home screen, you can add them to a folder by stacking one item on top of another. To rename a folder, open it and touch the folders title bar to input the new name. Wallpaper customization Touch Settings on the applications screen then touch Display\Wallpaper to customize wallpaper. Volume adjustment 135 You can set the ringer, media and phone ringtone volumes to your preference by pressing the Volume up/down key, or touching Settings\Sound & notification\Media volume to set the volume. 2 Text input 21 Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch Settings\Language & input, touch the keyboard you want to set up and a series of settings will become available for your selection. Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation. You can adjust it by changing the settings (Touch Settings\Display\When device is rotated\Rotate screen contents). 211 Android Keyboard Touch to enter text or numbers. Touch to switch
"abc/Abc" mode;
Touch & hold to switch "abc/ABC"
mode. Touch to switch between symbol and numeric keyboard. Press to get emoji. Long press to select symbols. Touch to input comma; touch &
hold to show input options. 10 11 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 10-11 10/9/2015 1:57:13 PM Swype 212 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. 3 Phone call 31 Placing a call To make a call when the phone is active, go to the Home screen and touch the Call the Favorites tray. icon in Touch to enter text or numbers. Touch to call the previewed number. Touch to switch between "abc/
Abc" mode; Touch & hold to switch between "ABC" mode. Touch & hold to enter settings. Touch & hold to delete all contents immediately. Touch & hold to change language. Touch to enter symbol. Touch & hold to edit. Text editing 22 You can edit the text you have entered. Long press or double touch within the text you would like to edit. Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection. The following options will show: Select all
, Cut icon to go back without any action. Touch the
, Copy and Paste
. Touch and hold to access voicemail. Touch to send message to the previewed number. Slide to access the RECENTS and CONTACTS. Touch to hide/
display keyboard. Display the suggested number(s). 12 13 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 12-13 10/9/2015 1:57:14 PM 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 and then touching Create
. 32 Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call:
Slide the Slide the Slide the To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the Volume up/down key or turn the phone over (when the Settings\Gestures\Turn over to mute option is activated). icon to the right to answer;
icon to the left to reject;
icon upwards to reject the call by sending a preset message. 4 Contacts You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. Adding a contact 41 To open Contacts, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then touch the Contacts icon. To create a new contact, touch in the contacts list. Importing, exporting and sharing contacts 42 From the Contacts screen, touch the icon to open the options menu, touch Import/Export, then select Import from SIM card, Export to SIM card, Import from phone storage, Export to phone storage, Import from SD storage, Export to SD storage or Share visible contacts. To import/export a single contact from/to your SIM card, select the contact you want to import/export, and touch the To import/export all contacts from/to your SIM card, touch the to confirm. You can share a single contact or contacts with others by sending the contact's vCard to them via Bluetooth, Gmail, etc. Touch a contact you want to share, touch the icon and Share from the contact details screen, and then select the application to perform this action. icon and then the icon to confirm. icon
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Synchronizing contacts in multiple accounts 43 Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Consulting your call memory 33 You can access your call memory by touching RECENTS tab from the Call screen to view full call history 14 15 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 14-15 10/9/2015 1:57:15 PM 5 Messaging You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To open Messaging, go to the Home screen and touch the Messaging icon . To check messages stored in your SIM card, touch the icon from the Messaging screen, then touch Settings\Manage SIM messages. 51 Write message On the message list screen, touch the new message icon to write text/multimedia messages. Touch to view the whole message thread. Long press to activate delete mode. Touch to create a new message. Sending a text message Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient in the To bar or touch the Send message bar to enter the text of the message. Touch the icons. When finished, touch to send the text message. to add recipients and touch icon to insert emotions or An SMS of more than 160 characters will be charged as several SMS. Specific letters
(accent) will also increase the size of the SMS. This may cause multiple SMS to be sent to your recipient. Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides, and sounds to other compatible phones and email addresses. An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, slides, etc.) are attached or Subject or email addresses added. 6 Email Besides your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3, IMAP or Exchange email accounts in your phone. To access this feature, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then select Email. An email setup wizard will guide you through the steps to set up an email account. Enter the email address. Touch NEXT. If the account you entered is not provided by your service provider in the phone, you will be prompted to go to the email account settings screen to enter settings manually. Alternatively, you can touch MANUAL SETUP to directly enter the incoming and outgoing settings for the email account you are setting up. Enter the account name and display name in outgoing emails. To add another email account, you can touch the icon and Settings. Touch Add account to create. To create and send emails Touch the Enter recipient(s) email address (es) in the To field. If necessary, touch the icon from the Inbox screen. icon beside To field to add Cc/Bcc to add a copy or a blind carbon copy to the message. to add an attachment. Enter the subject and the content of the message. Touch Finally, touch If you do not want to send the mail right away, you can touch the icon and Save draft keys or to send 16 17 touch the Back key to save a copy. POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 16-17 10/9/2015 1:57:16 PM To go to a web page On the Chrome screen, touch the URL box at the top, enter the address of the web page, then confirm. Connecting to a computer 73 With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your internal storage and the computer. To connect your phone to the computer:
Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification that the USB is connected. If you use MTP or PTP, your phone will be automatically connected. Before using MTP, make sure that the driver (Windows Media Player 11 or higher version) has been installed. To locate data you have transferred or downloaded in your internal storage:
Touch Application Tab All data you have downloaded is stored in the File Manager. Here you can view media files (videos, photos, music and others), rename files, install applications into your phone, etc. and touch File Manager. 7 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. 71 Connecting to the Internet GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G 711 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 Network operators. Wi-Fi 712 Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your phone is within range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used on your phone even without a SIM card inserted. To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network Touch Settings\Wi-Fi. Touch the switch The detailed information of detected Wi-Fi networks is displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the network you selected is secured, you are required to enter a password or other credentials (you can contact the network carrier for details). When finished, touch CONNECT to turn on/off Wi-Fi. 72 Chrome Using the Chrome, you can enjoy surfing the Web. To access this feature, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then select Chrome. 18 19 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 18-19 10/9/2015 1:57:16 PM 8 Find my location using GPS satellites To activate your phones global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver:
Touch Settings\Location Touch the switch You can then open Maps to find your location:
to turn on/off Google's location service. Use your phones GPS satellite receiver to pinpoint your location within an accuracy as close as several meters (street level). The process of accessing the GPS satellite and setting your phone's precise location for the first time will require up to 5 minutes. You will need to stand in a place with a clear view of the sky and avoid moving. After this, GPS will only need 20-40 seconds to identify your precise location. 9 Data backup This phone enables you to back up your phones settings and other application data to Google servers, with your Google account. If you replace your phone, the settings and data youve backed up are restored onto the new phone the first time you sign in with your Google account. To activate this function:
Touch Settings\Backup & reset Touch the switch When this function is activated, a wide variety of settings and data is backed up, including your Wi-Fi passwords, bookmarks, a list of the applications youve installed, the words youve added to the dictionary used by the onscreen keyboard, and most of the settings that you configure with the Settings application. If you deactivate this option, you stop backing up your settings, and any existing backups are deleted from Google servers. to turn on/off Data backup. 10 Factory data reset To activate factory data reset:
Touch Settings\Backup & reset\Factory data reset Touch the RESET PHONE. Resetting the phone will erase all of your personal data from internal phone storage, including information about your Google account, any other accounts, your system and application settings, and any downloaded applications. If you reset the phone in this way, youre prompted to re-enter the same kind of information as when you first started Android. When you are unable to power on your cellphone, you can perform a factory data reset by pressing the Power key and the Volume up key at the same time until the screen lights up. 20 21 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 20-21 10/9/2015 1:57:17 PM 11 Applications & Internal storage 12 Making the most of your phone 111 Applications With this phone, some built-in Google applications and other third party applications are available for your convenience. With the built-in applications, you can Communicate with friends. Exchange messages or emails with friends. Track your location, view traffic situations, search for locations and get navigation information to your destination. Download more applications from the Google Play Store and more. For more information about these applications, please check the online user manual at: www. alcatelonetouch.com. Internal storage 112 Touch Settings\Storage to display the amount of internal phone storage used by the operating system, its components, applications (including those you downloaded), permanent and temporary data. If a warning message comes up saying that phone memory is limited, you are required to free up space by deleting some unwanted applications, downloaded files, etc. 121 Upgrade You can use the Over-the-air Upgrade tool to update your phone's software. 1211 Using the Over-the-air Upgrade tool you can update your phone's software. Over-the-air Upgrade To access System updates, touch Settings\About phone\Software update. Or you can touch icon to open the applications list. Then touch Software Update. When there is a new version can be updated, one indicator will be shown on software update screen. If you want to update the system, please touch Software Update and then touch
, after it is done, please click the Install icon to complete the upgrade. Now your phone's software will be the latest version. 22 23 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 22-23 10/9/2015 1:57:17 PM 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. Privacy restrictions Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your phone. Disclaimers ANY WEATHER, STOCK, OR OTHER INFORMATION, DATA, OR DOCUMENTATION (ACCESSED INFORMATION) ARE PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR ANY TECHNICAL SUPPORT. 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THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY STATUTORY RIGHTS WHICH MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED. 24 Important health information and safety precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. Electrical safety This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product. Safety precautions for proper grounding installation CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device. This product is equipped with a USB Cable for connecting with desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Safety precautions for power supply unit Use the correct external power source A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product. This product should be operated only with the following designated power supply unit(s). Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 200 mA Output: 5 V, 1000 mA Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 140F (60C) . WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 140F (60C), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product. 25 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 24-25 10/9/2015 1:57:17 PM 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. Keep metal objects away so they dont come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation. The phone should only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program. Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor. Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult the doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed. Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-172 5-2011. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-172 5-2011. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. If the battery leaks:
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If already in contact, flush the affected area immediately with clean water and seek medical advice. Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If already in contact, DO NOT rub;
rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice. Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or explosion. Safety precautions for direct sunlight Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 140F (60C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle. Prevention of hearing loss CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. Safety in aircraft Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircrafts navigation system and its communications network, using this devices phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off your phone by switching to Airplane Mode. Environment restrictions Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Explosive atmospheres When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Road safety Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands free kit) causes distraction and can lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving. Safety precautions for RF exposure Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio. Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal. Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided. 26 27 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 26-27 10/9/2015 1:57:18 PM Interference with medical equipment functions 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. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Nonionizing radiation Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life. Electrical safety Accessories Use only approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals. Connection to a car Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system. Faulty and damaged products Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory. Only qualified personnel must service or repair the phone or its accessory. General precautions You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment. Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent damaging them and remove the device from your pants pocket before sitting down. It is also recommended that you store the device in a protective case and only use the device stylus or your finger when interacting with the touch screen. Cracked display screens due to improper handling are not covered by the warranty. Device getting warm after prolonged use When using your device for prolonged periods of time, such as when youre talking on the phone, charging the battery or browsing the Web, the device may become warm. In most cases, this condition is normal and therefore should not be interpreted as a problem with the device. Heed service markings Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside the device should be done by an authorized service technician or provider. Protect your phone Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep them in a clean and dust-free place. Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products. Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories. Do not paint your phone or its accessories. Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorized personnel must do so. Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, maximum 140F (60C). Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down. Damage requiring service Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions:
Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product. The product has been exposed to rain or water. The product has been dropped or damaged. There are noticeable signs of overheating. The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions. 28 29 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 28-29 10/9/2015 1:57:18 PM 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. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device. NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power. Avoid pushing objects into product Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Air bags Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle. Mounting accessories Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Avoid unstable mounting Do not place the product with an unstable base. Use product with approved equipment This product should be used only with personal computers and options identifified as suitable for use with your equipment. Adjust the volume Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices. Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen. Small children Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone. Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become detached and create a choking hazard. 30 Repetitive motion injuries To minimize the risk of RSI, when Texting or playing games with your phone:
Do not grip the phone too tightly Press the buttons lightly Make use of the special features in the handset which minimize the number of buttons which have to be pressed, such as message templates and predictive text. Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax. Operating machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Loud noise This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing. Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency communications. Regulatory agency identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of A621BL. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your A621BL device. Operating temperature range: 32F to 131F (0C to 55C) NOTE: This product is intended for use with a certified Class Limited Power Source, rated 4.35 Volts DC, maximum 1 Amp power supply unit. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. 31 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 30-31 10/9/2015 1:57:18 PM FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users 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. Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except the transmitters built-in with the device. FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01- 09 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids. The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities. While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the users hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not rated. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Your device is rated M4. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing aids telecoil than phones that are not rated. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Your device is rated T3. Please power off the Bluetooth function while using hearing aid devices with your A621BL. 32 Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for better use. A sum of 8 is considered for best use. In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with normal usage while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. Normal usage in this context is defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation. This methodology applies equally for T ratings. The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. Disclosure statement for HAC-rated handsets operating over the GSM air interface in the 1900 MHz Band with a user-selectable mode of a special mode necessary to meet the hearing aid compatibility standard for reducing the power under the provisions of Section 20.19 For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control:
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html Gallaudet University, RERC:
https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm SAR Information 1.46 W/kg @ 1g (HEAD) 1.36 W/kg @ 1g (BODY) THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the TCL Communication Ltd. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Your wireless mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992 . National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP). Report 86. 1986. International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996. 33 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 32-33 10/9/2015 1:57:19 PM Ministry 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. SAR information on this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of https://fjallfoss. fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/Generic Search.cfm after searching on FCC ID: 2ACCJA009 Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications &
Internet Association (CTIA) Web-site as http://http://www.ctia.org/.
* In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phone used by the public is 1.6 Watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in usage. Normal condition only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1.5 cm must be maintained between the users body and the handset, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in violation of regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This Transmitter has been demonstrated co-location compliance requirements with Bluetooth and WLAN. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) safety information Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 15 cm
(6 inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers:
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON. Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn the phone OFF immediately. Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives. ALCATEL ONETOUCH A621BL Bluetooth Declaration ID D026715 34 35 POP 3-5.5 4G_A62BL-TF_USA_QG_20151008.indd 35 10/9/2015 1:57:19 PM
This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC