Alcatel OneTouch Pop 8 User Manual

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7 Google Play Store (1) .....................
Google Play Store is an online software store, where you can download and install 
applications and games to your Android Powered Tablet.
To open Google Play Store:
•	Touch  Google Play Store from extended screen.
•	 For the first time you access Google Play Store, a screen with terms of service pops 
up for your attention, touch  Accept to continue.
Touch the  Menu key, then select  Help to enter Google Play Store help page for more 
information on this function.
7.1  Locate the item you want to download and 
install
Google Play Store home page provides several ways to find applications. \
It show 
applications and games in categorized listings. 
Touch the Menu key and select My apps to see all your downloads.
Touch to search in Google Play Store.
Slide up and down to see all categories.
Touch a category on Google Play Store screen to browse its contents. You can also 
select a subcategory if there is any. Within each category you can select to view items 
sorted by Top free, Top new free, Trending, etc.
Touch the Google Play Store icon 
 on the top left of the screen or touch  Back key 
to return to the previous screen. 
(1)  Depending on your country and operator.
7.2  Download and installTo download & install:
•	Navigate to the item you want to download, and select to enter the details 
screen from which you can read its description, overall rating or commen\
ts, view 
developer’s information, etc.
•	 Touch  Install to preview the functions and data the application can access on your 
tablet if you install it.
•	 Touch  Accept & download.
•	 The progress of the download will show on the details screen, touch 
 to stop 
downloading the item. You can also access this screen through Notification panel.
•	 After download and installation have finished, you will see a notification icon 
 
on the status bar.
  Be especially cautious with applications that have access to many functions or 
to a significant amount of your data. Once you accept, you are responsible for 
results of using this item on your tablet.
To open the application you have downloaded:
•	 On Google Play Store screen, touch 
 and select My apps.
•	 Touch the installed application in the list, then touch  Open.
To buy an application
(1)
On  Google Play Store, some applications are labeled as free, while some of them 
are to be paid for before downloading and installing.
•	 Touch the application you want to buy.
•	 Touch the price on the up-right of the screen to preview the functions and data the 
application can access on your tablet if you install it.
•	 Touch  Continue to confirm.
•	 When making your first purchase, you are required to input your credit c\
ard 
information and to log in to Google payment and billing service.
•	 If your account has multiple credit card accounts, select one to proceed.
•	 Select the Terms of service link and read the document. When finished, touch 
Back key.
•	 Mark the checkbox if you agree with the terms of service.
•	 Touch  Buy now at the bottom of the screen.
When finished, Android downloads the application.
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7.3 Manage your downloadsAfter you downloaded and installed an application, the following further operations 
are available for your selection. 
View
On Google Play Store screen, touch the Menu key and select My apps.
Uninstall
On Google Play Store screen, touch the  Menu key and select My apps. Touch the 
application you want to uninstall to enter the details screen, touch  Uninstall, and 
finally touch  OK to confirm.
Refund
On Google Play Store screen, touch the  Menu key and select My apps. Touch the 
application you want to uninstall for a refund, touch  Refund, and finally touch OK 
to confirm.
Update notification
On Google Play Store screen, touch the  Menu key and select My apps. Touch the 
Menu key and select Settings\Notifications to enable update notification.
Auto update
To auto update all installed applications, touch the  Menu key and select My apps from 
Google Play Store screen. Touch the Menu key and select Settings\Auto-update 
apps  to enable this function.
To auto update one specific application, mark the checkbox of  Allow automatic 
updating from the details screen,
Rate and review
Open the details screen for an application, touch the stars 
 under 
RATE & REVIEW to award and input comments, touch OK to confirm.
Flag
You can report an inappropriate application to Google Play Store by flagging it. 
Open the details screen for the application, scroll to the bottom and touch Flag as 
inappropriate, enter the reason and finally touch  Submit.
8 Multimedia applications
8.1 Camera .........................................................Your tablet is fitted with a Camera for taking photos and shooting videos.
Before using the Camera, remove the plastic film before use to avoid it affecting your 
picture quality. Touch 
 from Home screen, then touch  to enter the camera interface.
Touch 
 to select the camera mode: 
Select to enter the camera mode.
Select to enter the video mode.
Select to enter the panorama mode
To take a picture
The screen acts as the viewfinder. First position the object or landscape in the 
viewfinder, touch 
 icon to take the picture which will be automatically saved. 
To shoot a video
First position the object or landscape in the viewfinder, and touch 
 icon to start 
recording. Touch  to finish recording and save the video.
Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken
•	 Touch the icons below the screen to share and edit the photo or video yo\
u have 
taken.
•	 Touch the photo icon to access  Gallery.
8.1.1 Settings in framing modeBefore taking a photo/shooting a video, touch the icon  to adjust a number of 
settings in framing mode.
Back camera shooting mode
Touch the icon 
 to access camera settings with the following options: 
•	 Wide screen Touch to turn on/off the full screen preview mode.
•	 Shutter sound Touch to turn on/off the shutter sound.
•	 Panorama Touch to turn on/off the panorama function. Press the 
Shutter button or the Volume key to start taking 
panoramic photo and move the tablet towards your 
capture direction and overlap the two arrows. Once the 
nine slots below are fully filled, the tablet will automatically 
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•	
Night Touch to turn on/off night mode.
Front camera shooting mode
Touch the icon 
 to choose front/rear camera. Switch to the front camera, touch 
the icon  to access camera settings with the following options: 
•	 Make up Touch to turn on/off the face beauty function.
•	 Expression 
(4-shot) Touch to turn on/off expression (4-shot) function and 
once four photos are taken, the tablet will automatically 
synthesize and save in one picture.
8.2 
Gallery ..........................................................
Gallery acts as a media player to view photos and videos. In addition, a set of further 
operations to pictures and videos are available for your choice.
Touch to open camera.
Touch the album to 
spread it apart.
Slide left or right to 
view more albums.Touch to select 
categories: Albums,  Locations, Times,  People, Tags.
To view a picture/play a video
Pictures and videos are displayed by albums in Gallery.
•	Touch an album and all pictures or videos will spread the screen.
•	 Touch the picture/video directly to view or play it.
•	 Slide left/right to view previous/next pictures or videos.
Working with pictures
You can work with pictures by editing them, sharing them with friends, setting them 
as contact photo or wallpaper, etc.
Touch 
 icon and select Edit, more options will display as follows:




  Touch to go back to picture display screen.
	 Touch to undo the previous modification.
	 Touch to redo the previous modification.
	 Touch to save the modified picture.
Batch operation
Gallery provides a multi-select function so that pictures/videos could be worked in 
batches.
Open the main Gallery window or an album, touch 
 icon and select  Select album 
or  Select item  to activate batch operation mode (you can also touch and hold one 
album/picture), then touch albums/pictures you want to work on. Touch 
 icon to 
delete selected ones. Touch  to share selected ones.
8.3  Play Music  ......................................................
Using this menu, you can play music files stored on the microSD card or the tablet 
storage. Music files can be downloaded from computer to tablet by using a USB cable.
You will find four categories in which all songs are classified: Artists, Albums,  Songs 
and Playlists. Slide left and right to view all. Touch 
 icon and select Shuffle all 
to shuffle all songs.
8.3.1  Playing music
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




 
Touch to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played i\
n random 
order).
	 Touch to skip to the previous track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.
		 Touch to pause/resume playback.
	 Touch to skip to the next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.
	 Touch to select repeat mode: Repeating all songs, repeating current song, or 
Repeat is off.
	 Touch to show the playing song.
While playing songs with Play Music, the operation of pause, play or skip is 
still available even if the screen is locked.
8.3.2  Working with playlistsPlaylists allow you to conveniently organize all songs stored in the SD card or tablet 
storage.
You can create a new playlist and add songs to it. Also, you can delete and rename 
the playlist.
To create a playlist 
Touch Recently added from Playlists screen, touch the 
 icon and then select Save 
as playlist, enter the name and finally touch  Save. 
To delete a playlist 
Touch and hold a playlist to show the menu, then touch  Delete. 
To rename a playlist 
Touch and hold a playlist to show the menu, then touch Rename. When finished, 
touch  Save to confirm.
8.4  Video Player  .................................................
Video player is a small built-in video player that lists all your videos.
Touch an item from the list to play. Use Pause button to pause the video\
 and touch a 
point on the timeline to jump to the point you like.
9 Google Maps ..................................
9.1 Get My Location
9.1.1  Choose a data source to decide My LocationDrag down the Quick setting panel and touch  to access  Settings, touch  Location 
access.
Mark the checkbox of  Access to my location.
Turn on  GPS satellites to set GPS as My Location data source.
9.1.2 Open Google Maps and view My LocationTouch Maps from the Main Menu.
Touch  icon on the map to view My Location. 
The map will then center on a blue dot with a blue circle around. Your actual position 
is within the blue circle.
To move the map, drag the map with your finger. 
To zoom in/out, pinch or spread your fingers, or you can also zoom in by doubl\
e-
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To clear the map history, touch 
 and choose 
Settings, and select Maps history, 
then touch .
9.2  Search for a locationTouch the search icon  to activate search function. 
In the search box, enter an address, city name or a local business name. 
Touch the search icon to search, and the results will be displayed on the map as red 
dots. You can touch one to show a label with more information. 
Touch to show more 
information
9.3  Star a locationJust like bookmarking a web address on the Internet, you can star any position on 
the map for later use. 
9.3.1  How to star (or unstar) a locationTouch a location on the map.
Touch the gray star at the top of the screen to star the location. (Or touch a gold 
star to unstar that location.)
9.3.2 View a list of starred itemsTouch the upper-left corner, and touch  Saved Places.
The list of starred items and addresses will be shown. 
Touch a location in the list to view it. 
9.4  Get driving, public transportation or walking 
directions
9.4.1  Get suggested routes for your trip
Touch icon  from Maps screen.
•	Touch enter, use, select a starting point on the map, select a starred item, select an 
address from contacts and use search history.
•	 Do the same as starting point for the ending point.
•	 To swap starting point and ending point, touch 
.
•	 A couple of suggested routes will appear in a list. Touch any routes to view their 
respective detailed directions.
To get reverse directions for a route you’ve already made, simply open that route’s 
directions window and touch 
. No need to enter your start point and end point 
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9.4.2 Preview suggested routes and decide on a route 
more preferable or feasible to you
•	Touch left or right arrow to preview the next or previous leg of your route. 
•	 You can view turn-by-turn directions, estimated distance and possible arrival time 
in a list by touching DIRECTIONS LIST, touch  Back key or MAP VIEW to 
return to previous view.
When selecting a more preferable or feasible route, distance and time will be the 
two most important factors for your evaluation. Distance and estimated time will be 
displayed at the top of the screen. 
9.4.3  Search for locations along your routePlease refer to "9.2 Search for a location" for detailed information.
9.5 Arrangement of LayersLayers allow you to view locations and additional information overlaid on the map.
9.5.1  To view multiple layers
Touch icon  from Maps screen. All available layers are listed (such as Traffic, Public 
transit, Bicycling and Satellite), and view by selected.
9.5.2  To clear the mapAfter getting directions or searching on a map, you can clear the marker\
s/layers that 
have been drawn: Touch  and Settings, select Maps history, then touch .
10 Others ..................................................
10.1  Calculator .....................................................With Calculator, you can solve many mathematical problems.
To access this function, touch  from Home screen and then touch .
Enter a number and the arithmetic operation to be performed, enter the s\
econd 
number, then touch "=" to display the result. Touch 
 to delete digits one by one, 
touch and hold  to delete all at one time. 
To cut, copy and paste texts by touching and holding the entering bar.(1)
•	 Cut  To cut selected text
•	 Copy  To copy selected text
10.2 File Manager  ..................................................To access this function, touch  from Home screen and then touch .
File Manager works with both external SD card and internal storage. 
File Manager displays all data stored on both microSD card and internal storage, 
including applications, media files; videos, pictures or audios you have captured; other 
data transferred via Bluetooth, USB cable, etc. 
An application could be found on File Manager when downloading from PC to 
microSD, then touch to install it.
File Manager allows you to perform the following operations: create (sub) folder, o\
pen 
folder/file, view, rename, move, copy, delete, play, share, etc.
10.3  Sound Recorder  ...........................................To access this function, touch  from Home screen and then touch .
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10.4 Other applications (1) .........................................The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your tablet. To read a 
brief introduction of the preinstalled 3rd party applications, please refer to the leaf\
let 
provided with the tablet. You can also download thousands of 3rd party applications 
by going to Google Play Store on your tablet.
11 Settings ..........................................
Drag down the Quick setting panel and touch  to access  Settings.
11.1 Wireless & networks
11.1.1  Wi-FiUsing Wi-Fi you can now surf the Internet without using your SIM card whenever you 
are in range of a wireless network. The only thing you have to do is to enter the Wi-Fi 
screen and configure an access point to connect your tablet to the wireless network.
For more details on using Wi-Fi, please refer to "6.1.2 Wi-Fi".
11.1.2 BluetoothBluetooth allows your tablet to exchange data (videos, images, music, etc.) in a small 
range with another Bluetooth supported device (tablet, computer, printer, headset, 
car kit, etc.).
For more information on Bluetooth, please refer to "6.3 Connecting to Bluetooth 
devices".
11.1.3 Data usageMark the checkbox of  Set mobile data limit, then you can drag the limit line and the 
warning line according to your limitation. Your mobile data connection will be disabled 
when the specified limit is reached. You can also choose a data usage cycle to view the 
statistics and related applications of used data by your tablet.
Data usage is measured by your tablet, and your carrier may count differently. 
Please consider using a conservative limit.
(1)  Application availability depends on country and operator.
11.2  Tablet
11.2.1  SoundUse the Sound settings to configure volume and ringtones for different events and 
environments.
Volume
Volume settings can make user adjust the volume of ringtone, notifications, mu\
sic, 
video and alarms, etc.
System
•	 Touch sounds Mark the checkbox to enable sounds when touching the 
action button.
•	 Screen lock sound Mark the checkbox to enable sounds when locking and 
unlocking the screen.
11.2.2 Display
•	Lock screen 
notifications Mark the checkbox to show notifications on lock screen.
•	 Wallpaper Touch to set the wallpaper. 
•	 Auto-rotate 
screen Touch to select whether rotate screen automatically.
•	 Brightness Touch to adjust the brightness of the screen.
•	 Daydream Turn Daydream on. when the phone is docked and/or 
sleeping, set colors, clock, Google Photos, Photo Frame or 
Photo Table as remind.
•	 Font size Touch to set the font size.
•	 Sleep Touch to set time to sleep.
•	 Wireless display
11.2.3  StorageStorage is used to monitor the total and available space on your tablet and on y\
our 
microSD card; to manage your microSD card.
If a warning message comes up saying that tablet memory is limited, you are 
required to free up space by deleting some unwanted applications, 
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11.2.4 BatteryIn battery management screen you can view the battery usage data. The screen also 
shows your battery status and how long it has been used since last charging. Touch 
one category, then you can learn its specific power consumption. 
11.2.5 ApplicationsApplications is used to view details about the applications installed on your tablet, to 
manage their data and force them to stop, and to set whether you want to permit 
installation of applications that you obtain from web sites and emails.
11.3 Personal
11.3.1  Location access
GPS satellites 
Check to use your tablet’s global positioning system (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 tablet's precise locatio\
n 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.
11.3.2 Security
Set up screen lock
•	 None Touch to disable screen unlock security.
•	 Slide Touch to enable slide unlock mode.
•	 Pattern Touch to draw pattern to unlock screen.
•	 PIN Touch to enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen.
•	 Password Touch to enter a password to unlock screen.
11.3.3 Language & inputUse the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on your tablet 
and for configuring the onscreen keyboard. You can also configure voice input settings 
and the pointer speed.
Language
Touch to select the language and the region. Default
Touch to select a default input method. Touch 
Configure input methods to show 
all input methods. Touch the settings icon 
 to configure a certain input method.
Android keyboard
The Android keyboard settings apply to the onscreen keyboard that is included with 
your tablet. The correction and capitalization features affect only the English version 
of the keyboard. 
Voice search
Touch to view settings about voice search, such as Language, Speech output, etc.
Text-to-speech output
•	 Preferred engine
Touch to choose a preferred text-to-speech engine, touch the settings icon 
 to 
show more choices for each engine.
Speech rate
Touch to open a dialog to select a speech rate for the synthesizer.
•	 Listen to an example
Touch to play a brief sample of the speech by synthesizer with the curre\
nt speech rate.
Pointer speed
Touch to open a dialog where you can change the pointer speed, touch  OK to confirm.
11.3.4 Backup and reset
Back up my data
Mark the checkbox to back up your tablet’s settings and other application data to 
Google Servers, with your Google Account. If you replace your tablet, the settings and 
data you’ve backed up are restored onto the new tablet for the first time \
you sign in 
with your Google Account. If you mark this option, a wide variety of set\
tings and data 
are backed up, including your Wi-Fi passwords, bookmarks, a list of the applications 
you’ve installed, the words you’ve added to the dictionary used by the onscreen 
keyboard, and most of the settings that you configure with the Settings application. If 
you unmark this option, you will stop backing up your setting, and any existing backups 
are deleted from Google Servers.
Back up account
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Automatic restore
Mark the checkbox to restore your backed up settings or other data when you 
re-install an application.
Factory data reset
Tablet reset will erase all of your personal data from internal tablet storage, including 
information about your Google Account, any other accounts, your system and 
application settings, and any downloaded applications. Resetting the tablet does not 
erase any system software updates you’ve downloaded or any files on your microSD 
card, such as music or photos. If you mark the checkbox - Reserve the content of 
Tablet storage before touching 
Reset tablet, any files stored on your tablet’s storage 
will not be erased. If you reset the tablet in this way, you’re prompted to re-enter the 
same kind of information as when you first started Android.
When you are unable to power on your tablet, there is another way to per\
form a 
factory data reset by using hardware keys. Press the Volume up key and the power 
key at same time until the screen lights up.
11.4  Accounts
Use the settings to add, remove, and manage your Email and other supported accounts. 
You can also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send, 
receive, and synchronize data on their own schedules, and whether all applications can 
synchronize user data automatically.
11.5 System
11.5.1  Date & time
Use Date & Time settings to customize your preferences for how date and time are 
displayed.
11.5.2 AccessibilityYou use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have 
installed on your tablet.
11.5.3 Developer optionsTo access this function, touch Settings\About tablet, then touch Build number 7 
times. Now  Development is available.
The Developer options screen contains settings that are useful for devel\
oping Android 
applications. For full information, including documentation of the Andro\
id applications and 
development tools, see the Android developer web site (http://developer.android.com).
11.5.4 About tabletThis contains information about things ranging from Legal information, Model number, 
Firmware version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number to those listed 
below:
System updates
Touch to check for system updates.
Status 
This contains the status of the Battery status, Battery level, My tablet number, 
Network, Signal strength, etc.
Legal information
Touch to view legal information.
12 Making the most of your tablet ........
12.1 FOTA software update capableUsing FOTA Upgrade tool to update your tablet's software.
To access System Updates , please open Settings\About tablet\System  
updates. Touch Check for updates, and the tablet will search for the latest 
software. If you want to update the system, please touch the button  Download, 
after downloading, please touch Install to complete the upgrade. Now your tablet's 
software is on the latest version.
You should turn on data connection before searching for updates. Settings for auto-
check intervals and reminders about upgrades are also available once you restart 
the tablet.
If you have chosen auto-check, the icon 
 will appear in the status bar when 
the system discovers a new version. Touch the notification to access the  System 
Updates directly.
13 Accessories ..........................................
The latest generation of ALCATEL ONE TOUCH mobile tablets offers a built-in 
handsfree feature that allows you to use the tablet from a distance, placed on a 
table for example. For those who prefer to keep their conversations confidential, an 
earpiece is also available known as the headset.
1. Charger
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Only use your tablet with the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH, charger and 
accessories in your box.
14 Troubleshooting ..................................
Before contacting the service centre, you are advised to follow the instructions below:
•	You are advised to fully charge (  ) the battery for optimal operation.
•	 Avoid storing large amounts of data in your tablet as this may affect its performance.
•	 Use  Factory data reset and the upgrade tool to perform tablet formatting or 
software upgrading. ALL User tablet data: contacts, photos, messages and files, 
downloaded applications will be lost permanently. It is strongly advised to fully 
backup the tablet data and profile via Android Manager before doing formatting 
and upgrading.
My tablet cannot be switched on or is frozen 
•	 When the tablet cannot be switched on, charge for at least 20  minutes to ensure the 
minimum battery power needed, then try to switch on again.
•	 When the tablet falls into a loop during power on-off animation and the user 
interface cannot be accessed, press and hold the Volume down key to enter Safe 
Mode. This eliminates any abnormal OS booting issues caused by 3rd party APKs.
•	 If neither method is effective, please power off the tablet using the Power key and 
the Volume up key, (holding both together).
My tablet has not responded for several minutes
•	 Restart your tablet by pressing and holding the Pow e r  key.
My tablet turns off by itself
•	 Check that your screen is locked when you are not using your tablet, and make sure 
the  Pow e r  key is not mis-contacted due to unlocked screen.
•	 Check the battery charge level.
My tablet cannot charge properly
•	 Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power is 
empty for a long time, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charger 
indicator on the screen.
•	 Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C to +40°C).
•	 When abroad, check that the voltage input is compatible.
My tablet cannot connect to a network or "No service" is displayed
•	 Try connecting in another location.
•	 Verify the network coverage with your operator.
•	 Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid.
•	 Try selecting the available network(s) manually
•	 Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded.
My tablet cannot connect to the Internet
•	 Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available. •	
Check your tablet's Internet connection settings.
•	 Make sure you are in a place with network coverage.
•	 Try connecting at a later time or another location.
Invalid SIM card
•	 Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted.
•	 Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched.
•	 Make sure the service of your SIM card is available.
I cannot find my contacts
•	 Make sure your SIM card is not broken.
•	 Make sure your SIM card is inserted properly.
•	 Import all contacts stored in SIM card to tablet.
I am unable to use the features described in the manual
•	 Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service.
•	 Make sure this feature does not require an ALCATEL ONE TOUCH accessory.
I am unable to add a contact in my contacts
•	 Make sure that your SIM card contacts are not full; delete some files or save the files 
in the tablet contacts (i.e. your professional or personal directories).
I cannot access my voicemail
•	 Make sure your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered in "Voicemail 
number".
•	 Try later if the network is busy.
I am unable to send and receive MMS
•	 Check your tablet memory availability as it might be full.
•	 Contact your network operator to check service availability and check MMS 
parameters.
•	 Verify the server centre number or your MMS profile with your operator.
•	 The server centre may be swamped, try again later.
SIM card PIN locked
•	 Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key).
I am unable to connect my tablet to my computer
•	 Install ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Center.
•	 Check that your USB driver is installed properly.
•	 Open the Notification panel to check if the Android Manager Agent has been 
activated.
•	 Check that you have marked the checkbox of USB debugging.
To access this function, touch Settings\About tablet, then touch Build number 
for 7 times. Now you may touch  Settings\Development\USB debugging.
•	 Check that your computer meets the requirements for ALCATEL ONE TOUCH 
Center Installation.
•	 Make sure that you’re using the right cable from the box.
I am unable to download new files
•	 Make sure there is sufficient tablet memory for your download.