Alcatel OneTouch Alcatel PIXI THEATRE User Manual

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Browsing the Internet
Use Browser to view web pages and search for information.
Using the Browser
From the home screen, tap  . 
Browser also opens when you tap a web link. 
Opening a web page or searching the web
1 .   Open the Browser app.
2 .   Tap the address box at the top of the web page. If the address box isn’t visible, scroll to the top of the web page.
3 .   Enter the address (URL) of a web page. Or, enter terms you want to search for. 
4 .   Tap a URL or search suggestion, or tap Go to open...

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•	To bookmark a web page, open it and tap  > Bookmarks > ADD BOOKMARK. Give the bookmark a name and enter the address, then touch OK. You can also tap  to add bookmark.
Using multiple browser tabs
Open several web pages at the same time (one page in each tab) and switch between them freely.
Opening a new browser tab
Tap  >  . A new browser window opens and the homepage is loaded.
Switching between tabs
Tap  > tap the tabs to switch between tabs.
Tip: Tap  on a tab to close it.
Setting the home page...

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Downloading files
1. Long press an image or a link to a file or to another web page. 
2 .   In the menu that opens, tap Save image or Share link, enter the name then OK.
The downloaded files are saved to your phone or the microSD card. You can 
view or open the downloaded files by tapping  > Downloads.
Changing browser settings
Configure a number of browser settings to customize the way you browse the web, including several you can use to control your privacy.
To open the browser settings screen, tap...

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Mobile Hotspot & Tethering
Share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering) or with up to eight devices at once by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Warning: The functions below may incur additional network charges from your network operator. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas.
To share your phone's data connection via USB
Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your...

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•	Tap Settings >More> Mobile Hostpot Tethering > Mobile Hotspot settings > Configure Mobile Hotspot to change the network SSID or set your network security.
•	Tap SAVE. 

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Using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows two devices to establish a direct, peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.
Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct
1 .   From the home screen, tap  > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2 .   If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the  position.
3 .   Tap  > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone will search for other devices enabled with Wi-Fi Direct connections. 
4 .   Tap a device name under Peer Devices to connect with it. The other device...

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3 .   Tap a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for new devices and tap one of them.
Receiving data via Wi-Fi Direct
When an attempt to transfer data via Wi-Fi Direct is received, you can see a notification in the status bar. Tap Accept to start receiving the data.
Received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (WiFiShare, for instance) in the phone storage or microSD directory. You can access them with the File Manager app. 

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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed.
Turning Bluetooth on/off
1 .   From the home screen, tap  > Settings > Bluetooth.
2 .   Slide the Bluetooth switch to the  or  position.
When Bluetooth is on, the  icon will appear in the status bar. Your phone will be...

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Pairing with another Bluetooth device
1 .   From the home screen, tap  > Settings > Bluetooth.
2 .   Slide the Bluetooth switch to the  position if Bluetooth is off.
Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all available 
Bluetooth devices in range. You could tap  > Refresh if you want to scan again.
3 .   Tap the device you want to pair with.
4 .   Confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the same between the two devices and tap PAIR. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth passkey and tap...

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Sending data via Bluetooth
1 .   Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to share.
2 .   Select the option for sharing via Bluetooth. The method may vary by application and data type.
3 .   Tap a Bluetooth device the phone has paired with or wait for it to search for new devices and tap one of them.
Receiving data via Bluetooth
1 .   Turn Bluetooth on before trying to receive data via Bluetooth.
Note: If the phone has not been paired with the sending device, you may need...