User Guide A downloadable, printable guide to your Alcatel Dawn and its features. Availableapplicationsandservicesaresubjecttochangeatanytime. Table of Contents GETTING STARTED 1 Introduction 2 About the User Guide 2 Set Up Your Phone 3 Parts and Functions 3 Battery Use 4 Insert the Battery 4 Remove the Battery 6 Charge the Battery 6 SIM Card 8 SD Card 9 Insert an SD Card 10 Unmount an SD Card 10 Remove an SD Card 10 Format an SD Card 12 Turn Your Phone On and Off 13 Use the Touchscreen 13 Activation and Service 15 Complete the Setup Screens 16 Basic Operations 18 Basics 18 Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List 18 Phone Settings Menu 19 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation 20 Capture Screenshots 20 Applications 21 Launch Applications 21 Apps List 21 Phone Number 23 Airplane Mode 23 Enter Text 24 Touchscreen Keyboards 24 Android Keyboard 25 i Swype 26 Google Voice Typing 28 Tips for Editing Text 28 Google Account 29 Create a Google Account 29 Sign In to Your Google Account 31 Google Play Store 33 Find and Install an App 33 Request a Refund for a Paid App 35 Update an App 35 Uninstall an App 36 Get Help with Google Play 36 Lock and Unlock Your Screen 37 Update Your Phone 38 Update Your Phone Software 38 Update Your Profile 41 Update Your PRL 42 Your Phone's Home Screen 43 Home Screen Basics 43 Home Screen Layout 43 Extended Home Screens 44 Status Bar and Notification Panel 45 Status Bar 45 Notification Panel 48 Customize the Home Screen 49 Change the Wallpaper 49 Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen 50 Add Widgets to the Home Screen 51 Add Folders to the Home Screen 51 MAKING CONNECTIONS 53 Phone Calls and Voicemail 54 Place and Answer Calls 54 Call Using the Phone Dialer 54 Call Emergency Numbers 56 Answer Phone Calls 56 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations 59 ii Place a Call from Contacts 61 Call from Call Log 62 Voicemail 63 Voicemail Setup 63 Visual Voicemail Setup 64 Review Visual Voicemail 65 Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages 65 Visual Voicemail Options 66 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings 66 Optional Calling Services 67 Caller ID Blocking 68 Call Waiting 68 Conference Calling 69 Call Forwarding 71 Call Settings 71 Contacts 74 Add a Contact 74 View Contacts 76 Contacts Screen Layout 77 Edit a Contact 78 Delete a Contact 79 Share a Contact 79 Import Contacts 80 Back Up Contacts 82 Messaging 83 Text and Multimedia Messaging 83 Send a Text Message 83 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) 84 Save and Resume a Draft Message 85 New Messages Notification 85 Manage Message Conversations 86 Text and MMS Options 88 Gmail 89 Create and Send a Gmail Message 89 Check Received Gmail Messages 90 Use Gmail Labels 92 iii Archive Gmail Threads 94 Mute Gmail Threads 94 Delete Gmail Threads 95 Search Gmail Messages 95 Report Spam or Phishing Gmail 95 Add Another Google (Gmail) Account 96 Switching between Gmail Accounts 97 Gmail Settings 97 Internet and Social Networking 99 Browser 99 Chrome Browser 99 Facebook 101 Install the Facebook App on Your Phone 101 Use Facebook 101 Twitter 102 Install the Twitter App on Your Phone 102 Tweet on Twitter 102 Hangouts 102 Connectivity 105 Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer 105 Wi-Fi 106 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network 106 Wi-Fi Settings 107 Disconnect Wi-Fi 108 Wi-Fi Direct 109 Bluetooth 110 Bluetooth Information 111 Enable the Bluetooth Feature 111 Pair Bluetooth Devices 112 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device 114 Send Information Using Bluetooth 115 Receive Information via Bluetooth 117 APPS AND ENTERTAINMENT 119 Camera and Video 120 Camera Overview 120 Take Pictures and Record Videos 121 iv Take a Picture 121 Record Videos 122 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery 122 Edit Pictures 124 Share Pictures and Videos 126 Send Pictures or Videos by Email 126 Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message 127 Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth 128 Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media 128 Share Videos via YouTube 129 Camera Settings 130 Switch Cameras 130 Set Camera Functions 131 Productivity 133 Calendar 133 Add an Event to the Calendar 133 View Calendar Events 135 Sync Calendars 136 Navigation Apps 137 Google Maps 137 Google Search 138 Use Google Search 139 Use Google Voice Search 139 Calculator 140 Clock 140 Set Alarms 141 Additional Clock Features 142 Entertainment and Activities 145 Google Play Music App 145 Play Music with Google Play 145 Google Play Music Screen Layout 146 Create Playlists in Google Play Music 146 YouTube 148 View YouTube Videos 148 Post a Video to YouTube 149 SETTINGS 151 v Connections Settings 152 Basic Settings 152 Wi-Fi Settings Menu 153 Bluetooth Settings 156 Data Usage Settings 157 More Settings 159 Device Settings 161 Sound Settings 161 Display Settings 162 Storage Settings 163 Battery Settings 164 Applications Settings 165 Personal Settings 167 Location Access Settings 167 Security Settings 168 Lock Screen Settings 169 Screen Lock 169 Disable the Screen Lock 171 Lock Screen Options 172 Backup and Reset 173 Accounts 175 System Settings 178 Language and Input Settings 178 Date and Time Settings 180 Accessibility Settings 181 Activate This Device 182 About Phone 183 GETTING HELP 186 For Assistance 187 Troubleshooting 187 Specifications 188 Boost Account Information and Help 189 Manage Your Account 189 Re-Boost 190 Copyright Information 190 INDEX 191 vi Getting Started The topics in this section will introduce you to your phone, help you get set up with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you started with basic phone operations. GettingStarted 1 Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new Alcatel Dawn (5027B). The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions. Descriptions in the User Guide Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by pressing . Some operation descriptions may be simplified. Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots and other illustrations in this user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone's display. Other Notations In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as "phone," "device," or "handset." A microSD™ or microSDHC™ card is referred to as an "SD card" or a "memory card." GettingStarted Introduction 2 Set Up Your Phone The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions. Note: Your phone's screens and apps layouts are subject to change. This user guide uses sample images only. Phone Layout The following illustration lines your phone’s primary external features and keys. GettingStarted SetUpYourPhone 3
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