Alcatel OneTouch Alcatel Streak User Manual

							ALCATEL STREAKTM
User Guide 
						

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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the 
software of the phone. Actual color may vary.
Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your 
protection, we want you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve 
the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through Cricket, we 
offer privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your 
phone and other phones on your account. However, the Cricket privacy tools do not apply 
to applications available outside of Cricket. Please review the terms and conditions and the 
associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location information 
will be used and protected. In addition, your Cricket phone may be used to access the 
internet and to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from Cricket 
or elsewhere from third parties. Cricket provides tools for you to control access to the Internet 
and certain Internet content. These controls may not be available for certain devices which 
bypass Cricket controls.
© 2016 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are 
registered trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. Other marks are the 
property of their respective owners.
ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent used under license by TCL Communication 
LTD. ONETOUCH and Flint are trademarks of TCL Communication LTD.
© 2016 TCT Mobile Limited. All rights reserved.
TCL Communication Ltd. reserves the right to alter material or technical specification 
without prior notice. 
All "Signature" ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed, arranged and 
mixed by NU TROPIC (Amar Kabouche).Table of contents
Getting started ........................................................................\
....................6
Phone setup ........................................................................\
..................................... 6
Extending the battery life ........................................................................\
................. 9
Powering your phone on/off ........................................................................\
........... 9
Getting around ........................................................................\
.............................. 11
Getting to know your phone ........................................................................\
......... 13
Key functions ........................................................................\
.................................. 15
Phone calls ........................................................................\
.......................25
Making calls ........................................................................\
................................... 25
Receiving calls ........................................................................\
............................... 27
Adjusting your call settings ........................................................................\
........... 30
Contacts ........................................................................\
............................31
Importing and exporting contacts ....................................................................... 31
Sharing contact information ........................................................................\
......... 32
Creating a contact ........................................................................\
........................ 32
Adding a contact to Favorites ........................................................................\
...... 32
Searching for a contact ........................................................................\
................ 33
Joining contacts ........................................................................\
............................ 33
Separating contact information ........................................................................\
... 34
Entering text ........................................................................\
......................35
Using Onscreen Keyboard ........................................................................\
............ 35
Google keyboard ........................................................................\
........................... 35
Text editing ........................................................................\
..................................... 36 
						

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Messaging ........................................................................\
.........................
37
Opening the messaging screen ........................................................................\
... 37
Sending a message ........................................................................\
...................... 37
Replying to a message ........................................................................\
.................. 38
Forwarding a message ........................................................................\
.................. 38
Copying a message ........................................................................\
...................... 39
Changing message settings ........................................................................\
......... 39
Email ........................................................................\
..................................40
Setting up the first email account ........................................................................\
 40
Checking your emails ........................................................................\
.................... 40
Responding to an email ........................................................................\
................ 41
Writing and sending an email ........................................................................\
...... 42
Adding and editing email accounts ................................................................... 43
Changing general email settings ........................................................................\
. 43
Connecting to the Internet .......................................................................44
Adding a new mobile data connection .............................................................. 44
Turning on Wi-Fi ........................................................................\
.............................. 44
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ........................................................................\
...... 45
Adding a Wi-Fi network ........................................................................\
.................. 45
Checking the Wi-Fi network status ........................................................................\
 46
Connecting to a WPS network ........................................................................\
...... 46
Connecting to virtual private networks ................................................................ 47
Browsing the Internet ........................................................................\
........49
Using the Browser ........................................................................\
........................... 49
Opening a web page or searching the web ...................................................... 49
Using multiple browser tabs ........................................................................\
.......... 50
Switching between tabs ........................................................................\
................ 50
Setting the home page ........................................................................\
................. 50
Downloading files ........................................................................\
.......................... 51
Changing browser settings ........................................................................\
........... 51
Mobile Hotspot and tethering ..................................................................52
To share your phone's data connection via USB ................................................ 52
To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot ............... 52
To rename or secure your portable hotspot ........................................................ 52
Using Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................\
..............53
Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct ....................................................53
Bluetooth ........................................................................\
........................... 54
Turning Bluetooth on/off ........................................................................\
................ 54
Changing the device name ........................................................................\
......... 54
Pairing with another Bluetooth device ................................................................. 55
Unpairing from a Bluetooth device ...................................................................... 55
Sending data via Bluetooth ........................................................................\
.......... 56
Receiving data via Bluetooth ........................................................................\
........ 56
Entertainment ........................................................................\
....................57
Capturing a photo  ........................................................................\
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Adjusting camera settings ........................................................................\
............58
Recording a video ........................................................................\
......................... 59
Polaroid Features ........................................................................\
............................ 60
Using your gallery ........................................................................\
.......................... 61
Making memorable memos ........................................................................\
......... 63
Google applications ........................................................................\
.........65
Gmail ........................................................................\
.............................................. 65
Google Calendar ........................................................................\
.......................... 66
Google Chrome ........................................................................\
............................. 66
Google+ ........................................................................\
.......................................... 66
Google Maps ........................................................................\
................................. 67
Google Search ........................................................................\
............................... 70
Google Music ........................................................................\
................................. 71
Google Play Store ........................................................................\
.......................... 74
Creating a Google Wallet account ...................................................................... 75
Applications ........................................................................\
......................77
Calculator ........................................................................\
....................................... 77
Clock ........................................................................\
............................................... 77
Downloads ........................................................................\
..................................... 78
Files ........................................................................\
................................................. 78
YouTube ........................................................................\
.......................................... 78
Phone settings ........................................................................\
...................79
WIRELESS & NETWORKS........................................................................\
................... 79
DEVICE ........................................................................\
............................................ 80
PERSONAL ........................................................................\
....................................... 84System ........................................................................\
.............................................
87
Upgrading the phone software ................................................................89
Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
................. 90
For your safety ........................................................................\
................... 93
General safety ........................................................................\
................................ 93
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) ..................................................................... 94
FCC compliance ........................................................................\
........................... 95
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for mobile phones ...................... 97
CTIA   ........................................................................\
................................................ 98
Distraction ........................................................................\
....................................... 99
Product handling ........................................................................\
......................... 100
Electrical safety ........................................................................\
............................ 103
Interference ........................................................................\
.................................. 103
Explosive environments ........................................................................\
................ 105
Specifications ........................................................................\
................. 106
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................... 107
Electronic Recycling ........................................................................\
....... 110
Notes  ........................................................................\
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Getting started
Phone setup
Removing or installing the back cover
Installing the micro-SIM card
You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls.
Place the SIM card with the gold contacts facing downwards and slide it into 
its housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the SIM card, 
press and slide it out.
Important: To avoid damage to the phone, please use the standard micro-
SIM card included in the box.   
Installing a microSD card (not included)
Place the microSD card with the gold contacts 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.
Note: Some applications may require a microSD card to work normally or 
to store data. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a microSD card 
installed and not remove or replace it randomly. 
						

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Charging the battery
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to turn on, 
find a signal, and make a few calls. You should fully charge the battery as 
soon as possible.
When the battery is low, the low-battery warning icon will pop-up on the 
screen.
If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the phone 
even when it is being charged. In this case, try again after charging the 
phone for at least 10 minutes. 
1.  Insert the charger’s connector into the charging port. Be sure to insert the 
connector in the correct orientation. Do not force the connector into the 
port.
2.
  Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.
3.
  When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger and disconnect it 
from the phone. Warning! Use only Alcatel-approved chargers and cables. The use of 
unapproved accessories could damage your phone.
Attempting to remove the battery could result in injury and will void your 
warranty. 
Do not attempt to disassemble, damage, alter or remove battery from device.
Extending the battery life
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi usage, and 
GPS functionality can drain your battery. You can follow the helpful tips below 
to conserve your battery power:
•	
Reduce the screen backlight time.
•	 Lower the screen brightness.
•	 Turn auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth off when not in use.
•	 Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications using this 
function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; 
each query drains your battery.
Powering your phone on/off
Make sure the micro-SIM card is in your phone and the battery is charged. 
•	Press and hold the Power  key to power on your phone.
•	 To power it off, press and hold the Power  key to open the options menu. 
Tap  Power off. 
						

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Setting up your phone for the first time
Follow the steps below to set up your phone for the first time or after factory 
reset:
1.
  Tap the language field to select the language you want to use and then 
tap  .
2.
  Tap  SKIP to set up Wi-Fi connections later or tap a network. If the network is 
secured, enter the password and tap CONNECT > NEXT.
3.
  Set up Date & time, then touch NEXT. 
4.
  Enter your first and last name to allow your phone to personalize some 
apps, then touch NEXT.
5.
  Protect your phone option will be displayed next, select Protect this 
device check box and choose screen lock: Pattern,  PIN or Password, t o  
prevent other from using your device. Then select screen lock notifications 
preference and touch NEXT.
6.
  You will be prompted to read the terms of Google service. Tap  to learn 
more about Google Services, then touch NEXT.
7.
  Your phone will then display Setup completed screen and tap FINISH to 
access home screen.
8.
  You will be prompted to read the terms of Cricket Wi-Fi Manager. Tap I 
AGREE to continue.
Switching to Sleep Mode
To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your phone in a low-power-
consumption state while the display is off. Your phone also goes into Sleep 
Mode by itself when the display is automatically turned off after a certain 
period of time, which you can set by tapping 
  > Settings > Display > 
Sleep from the home screen. 
Press the Power  key to switch to Sleep Mode.
Waking up your phone
Press the Power key to activate your screen display.
Note:  If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN, or password for your phone (see 
Settings – Lock screen – Screen lock) you’ll need to draw the pattern or enter 
the PIN/password to unlock your screen.
Getting around
Touch control
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a variety of touch 
gestures.
•	 Tap:  Tap the buttons, icons, or applications to select items or to open 
applications.
•	 Press and hold: To open the available options for an item (such as a 
message or link in a web page), press and hold the item.
•	 Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger 
vertically or horizontally across the screen. 
						

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•	
Drag: To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you 
start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until 
you have reached the target position.
•	 Pinch: In some apps (such as Maps, Browser, and Gallery), you can zoom 
in and out by placing two fingers on the screen and pinching them 
together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
•	 Rotate the screen: For most screens, you can automatically change 
the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone 
sideways.
Getting to know your phone
Camera lens
Status and notification barIndicator light
Receiver
Home key
Touch 
screen
Back  key
Recent apps key 
						

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Camera
Headset port
Power keyVolume  keys
Charging/data port
Speaker
Key functions
Key Function
Recent 
apps key
Tap to see recently used applications.
Home key
From any application or screen, touch to return to the 
Home screen.
Touch and hold to pop up Google search icon. Slide 
your finger to the icon to open Google search.
Back key
Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a 
dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc.
Power key
Press and hold to turn phone on/off, restart the phone, 
or to set to Airplane mode.
Press to switch your phone to Sleep Mode.
Press to wake up your phone.
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
Press the Volume Key to increase or decrease the volume.
Press the Volume key to take photo. 
Press the Volume key to adjust the ringtone volume or 
mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
Press Volume key to adjust the media volume in Music/
Video/Streaming mode. 
						

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Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. 
Status and notification bar
Widget
Shortcuts
Favorite shortcuts
Extended home screen
In addition to the main home screen, your phone has one extended home 
screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Simply 
swipe your finger to the left or right to see the extended home screen panels. 
Choosing your wallpaper
1.
  Press and hold an empty place on the home screen and tap WALLPAPERS.
2.
  Tap a wallpaper and tap Set wallpaper. You can also tap Pick image to 
select additional options. Adding items to your home screen
•	
To add an app to your home screen, tap 
 , press and hold the desired 
app, and drag it to the home screen.
•	 To add a widget to your home screen, press and hold on a blank area of 
the screen and tap WIDGETS. Press and hold the desired widget and drag 
it to the home screen.
Adjusting widget size
1.
  Press and hold a widget on the home screen and then release it.
2.
  Long press again and released the widget, then an outline will appear 
around the widget. You can adjust its size.
Note:  Not all widgets can be resized.
Organizing icons with a folder
1.
  Hold and drag an application over the other to create folders.
2.
  To add more shortcuts into the folder, press and hold each shortcut and 
drag it over the folder before releasing it.
Removing items from your home screen
1.
  Press and hold the item you want to delete until   Remove appears on 
the screen.
2.
  Drag the item to   Remove and release your finger when the item turns 
red.
Viewing your apps
From the home screen, tap 
 to access all the applications on the phone. 
You can add apps to your home screen and uninstall or disable them.