Alcatel ONE TOUCH 991/991D manual Troubleshooting, Carry out the following checks

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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 phone as this may affect its performance.

Use User Data Format and the ONE TOUCH Upgrade tool to perform phone formatting or software upgrading, (to reset User Data format, hold down Volume up/down key while simultaneously pressing the Power key). ALL User phone data: contacts, photos, messages and files, downloaded applications like APK games will be lost permanently. It is strongly advised to fully backup the phone data and profile via Android Manager before doing formatting and upgrading.

and carry out the following checks:

My phone is frozen or cannot switch on

Check the battery contacts, remove and reinstall your battery, then turn your phone on

Check the battery power level, charge for at least 20 minutes

If it still does not work, please use User Data Format to reset the phone

My phone has not responded for several minutes

Restart your phone by pressing and holding the Power key

Remove the battery and re-insert it, then restart the phone

My phone turns off by itself

Check that your keypad is locked when you are not using your phone, and make sure Power key is not mis-contacted due to unlocking keypad.

Check the battery charge level

My phone cannot charge properly

Make sure you are using an ALCATEL ONE TOUCH battery and the charger from the box

Make sure your battery is inserted properly and clean the battery contact if it’s dirty. It must be inserted before plugging in the charger

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 phone 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 (see Page 68)

Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded

My phone cannot connect to the Internet

Check that the IMEI number (press *#06#) is the same as the one printed on your warranty card or box.

Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available.

Check your phone's Internet connecting 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 (see Page 14)

Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched

Make sure the service of your SIM card is available

Unable to make outgoing calls

Make sure you have dialed a valid number and touch

For international calls, check the country and area codes

Make sure your phone is connected to a network, and the network is not overloaded or unavailable

Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.)

Make sure you have not barred outgoing calls

Make sure that your phone is not in flight mode

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Contents Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting 153 Specifications 158 Safety and useTelephone warranty 150 Making the most of your phone 148Privacy ONE Touch 991/ONE Touch 991D Bluetooth QD ID B018542 Radio WavesGeneral information Protection against theftDisclaimer Keys and connectors Your mobileSet-up Removing or installing the back coverGetting started Inserting or removing the SIM cardInstalling and removing the microSD card Installing or removing the batteryCharging the battery Set up your phone for the first time Power on your phonePower off your phone Touch Finish setupUsing the touchscreen Home screenStatus bar Status icons Notification iconsNotification panel Search barLock/Unlock your screen Search by textPersonalize your home screen Volume adjustment Application tabText editing Using Onscreen KeyboardText input Android keyboardPlacing a call Phone call, Call log ContactsPhone Answering or rejecting a callManaging multiple voice calls Calling your voice mailDuring a voice call Swap callsDuring a video call Conference callsConsult your Contacts Call logContacts ContactsAdding a contact Editing your contacts Communicating with your contactsJoining/Separating contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts AccountsGoogle Messaging, Gmail Email, Google Talk Google MessagingWrite message Attach options Sending a text messageSending a multimedia message VideosAdjust message settings Manage messagesGmail/Email GmailReply To receive and read your emailsTo reply or forward emails Reply allGeneral preferences Gmail settingsGeneral settings Notifications ArrivesTo add a new friend Google TalkChatting with your friends To close a chatSettings To manage your friendsGoogle Calendar & Clock Calculator & News Weather Google CalendarTo set an alarm To adjust alarm settingsCalculator To adjust settings News & WeatherTo get details about weather and the news Connecting to the Internet Getting connectedGPRS/EDGE/3G Wi-Fi Browser Viewing web pagesTo copy text on a web To open new window/switch between windowsTo find text on a web Other optionsManage links, history Manage downloadsManage bookmarks Security settings Content settings Text sizePrivacy settings Passwords websitesConnecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer via USB Connecting to virtual private networks Sharing your phones mobile data connectionConfiguring Internet SIP calling Locate the item you want to download and install To configure your phone to receive Internet callsGoogle Play Store To open the application you have downloaded Download and installTo download & install To buy an applicationManage your downloads Settings in framing mode Multimedia applicationsCamera Select Video/Camcorder settings SettingsGallery CameraTo view a picture/play a video Working with picturesBatch operation YouTube MusicWatch videos Playing music Using Party shuffleUsing Sound effects Working with playlistsSearch for a location Google MapsGet My Location Choose a data source to decide My LocationGet driving, public transport or walking directions How to star or unstar a locationStar a location View a list of starred itemsArrangement of Layers To clear the map How to invite friends to share their locationsTo open Street View for a location To join LatitudeTo connect with your friends To control what you shareSound Recorder OthersFile Manager FM RadioOffice suite Battery SaverSetup Wizard Traffic ManagerOther applications SettingsVoice Search SIM managementWireless & networks Gprs transfer prefer Call settingsMobile networks Voice callOther settings Video callInternet call Audio profiles DisplayLocation My LocationSecurity Applications General sync settings Accounts & syncDevelopment Manage accounts PrivacySD card & phone storage SD cardSelect language Language & keyboardInternal storage User dictionarySelect input method Voice recognizer settings Text-to-speech settingsVoice input & output Date & time AccessibilitySchedule power on/off About phoneMaking the most of your Phone Android ManagerTelephone warranty ONE Touch UpgradeAccessories Troubleshooting Carry out the following checks156 Specifications Audio supported BatterySpecial Features Formats