Alcatel ONE TOUCH 997/997D/998 manual Communicating with your contacts

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Change a contact’s default phone number

The default phone number (the number which has priority when making a call or sending a message) will always be displayed under the contact name.

To change the default phone number, touch and hold the number you want to set as the default number from the contact's details screen, then select Set default. A appears after the number.

This choice is only available when the contact has more than one number.

Set ringtone for a contact

On the contact's detail screen, touch Menu icon to display contacts list options menu, touch Set ringtone.

Delete a contact

To delete a contact, touch Menu icon and Delete contact from contact (details) screen. Pick the contact you want to remove and touch to confirm. Touch to delete all contacts, touch to cancel the selected one.

The contact you have deleted will also be removed from other applications on the phone or web the next time you synchronize your phone.

3.3.5Communicating with your contacts

From the contacts list, you can communicate with your contacts by making a call or exchanging messages.

To launch a call to a contact, touch the contact to enter the detail screen, then touch the number.

To send a message to a contact, touch the contact to enter the detail

screen, then touch the icon on the right side of the number.

Use Quick contact for Android

Touch a contact’s picture to open Quick Contact for Android, then you

can touch the number or the icon for the way you want to connect.

The icons available on Quick Contact panel depend on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your phone.

3.3.6Contacts importing, exporting and sharing

This phone enables you to import contacts from SIM card/microSD card and export contacts to a microSD card which can then be used to back up your information.

From Contacts screen, touch Menu icon to open options menu, touch Import/Export, then select Phone, Phone storage, SD Card, SIM/USIM card, and other accounts (eg: gmail account).

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Contents 997D Table of Contents Safety and use Telephone warranty 133 Accessories 135Specifications 141 130Privacy Chargers Regulatory information General information Protection against theftKeys and connectors Your mobileDisclaimer Getting started Set-upInstalling or removing the battery Installing and removing the microSD cardInserting or removing the SIM card Power on your phone Power off your phoneCharging the battery Set up your phone for the first timeUsing the touchscreen Home screenStatus bar Status icons Notification iconsQuick settings bar Search barNotification panel Search by textLock/Unlock your screen Personalize your Home screenTo lock phone screen To unlock phone screenVolume adjustment Application tabUsing Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settingsAdjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation Text inputText editing Android keyboardYou can edit the text you have entered You can also insert new textPhone call, Call log Contacts PhonePlacing a call Answering or rejecting a callCalling your voicemail During a callManaging multiple calls Call settings Call log PeopleConsult your contacts Managing contact groups Adding a contactEditing your contacts Communicating with your contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts Joining/Separating contactsAccounts Turn on/off the sync & Auto-syncMessaging, Email MessagingWrite message Sending a text messageManage messages Adjust message settings Gmail/Email GmailGmail settings Default responding to messagesManaging Gmails by Labels Add starGoogle Talk Chatting with your friends To add a new friendTo close a chat To manage your friendsCalendar & Alarm clock Calculator SettingsCalendar Multimode viewTo set an alarm To create new eventsTo delete or edit an event Event reminderTo adjust alarm settings CalculatorConnecting to the Internet Wi-FiGetting connected GPRS/EDGE/3GBrowser Viewing web pages Manage links, history, downloads Manage bookmarksPasswords websites AccessibilityShare link GeneralConnecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer Sharing your phones mobile data connectionConnecting to virtual private networks Locate the item you want to download and install Google Play StoreTo edit/delete a VPN Touch Edit networkDownload and install To download & installTouch Accept & download To open the application you have downloadedManage your downloads Settings in framing mode Multimedia applicationsCamera Gallery YouTube Batch operationAdjust sound effects MusicWatch videos Playing musicGoogle Maps Video PlayerGet My Location Search for a location Star a locationGet driving, public transportation or walking directions Arrangement of Layers Search for locations along your routeTo view multiple layers To open Street View for a locationHow to invite friends to share their locations To join LatitudeTo view your friends location To connect with your friendsOthers File ManagerSound Recorder RadioSetup Wizard LEDTorchONE Touch Share Settings Battery SaverWireless & networks Alcatel HelpDevice SD card&phone storage DisplayPersonal Language & input Show settings key Advanced settingsText-to-speech settings Prefered engine Android keyboardBackup and reset SystemDate & time Accessibility DevelopmentAbout phone Upgrade ONE Touch UpgradeMaking the most of your Phone ONE Touch ManagerTelephone warranty System updatesAccessories Troubleshooting Am unable to use the features described in the manual Cannot access my voicemailUnable to make outgoing calls Unable to receive incoming callsSpecifications Formats Battery Special FeaturesCamera Audio supported
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ONE TOUCH 997/997D/998 specifications

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