Alcatel ONE TOUCH 916/916D manual Sharing your phones mobile data connection

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To safely remove the microSD card from your phone

The microSD card can be removed from your phone any time the phone is powered off.

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\SD card & phone storage.

•Touch Unmount SD card.

You can now safely remove the microSD card from the phone.

To format a microSD card

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\SD card & phone storage.

•Touch Unmount SD card.You can format a microSD card only when it is unmounted.

•Touch Format SD card. On the screen that warns you that formatting

the microSD card will erase its contents, touch .

6.5Sharing your phone's mobile data connection

You can 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.

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 along with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable hotspot.

•Mark\unmark the check box of USB tethering to activate/deactivate this function.

To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable hotspot.

•Mark\unmark the check box of Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate/ deactivate this function.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

When Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you could change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable hotspot\Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.

•Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot to change the network SSID or set your network security.

•Touch Save.

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Contents 916 Table of Contents Safety and use Privacy Radio Waves ONE Touch 916/ONE Touch 916D Bluetooth QD ID B018542General information Protection against theftDisclaimer Your mobile Keys and connectorsPhone or web Installing and removing the microSD card Getting startedSet-up Power on your phone Installing or removing the batteryCharging the battery Power off your phone Using the touchscreenHome screen Status bar Search bar Notification iconsNotification panel Lock/Unlock your screen Application tab Personalize your home screenVolume adjustment Using KeyboardUsing volume key Using Settings menuText editing Phone call, Call log ContactsPhone Placing a callAnswering or rejecting a call Calling your voice mailDuring a voice call Managing multiple voice calls Swap callsConference calls Contacts Call logConsult your Contacts ContactsAdding a contact Communicating with your contacts Editing your contactsDisplaying contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingJoining/Separating contacts AccountsGoogle Messaging, Gmail Email, Google Talk Google MessagingWrite message Sending a multimedia message Sending a text messageAttach options VideosManage messages Adjust message settingsGmail Gmail/EmailGmail To access GmailTo create and send emails To reply or forward emailsManaging Gmails by Label Gmail settingsMail MuteNotifications Arrives General settingsChatting with your friends Google TalkTo add a new friend To close a chatTo manage your friends SettingsGoogle Calendar Google Calendar & Clock Calculator & News WeatherTo adjust alarm settings To set an alarmCalculator News & WeatherTo get details about weather and the news To adjust settings Connecting to the Internet Getting connectedGPRS/EDGE/3G Wi-Fi Viewing web pages BrowserOther options Manage links, historyTo view Browser history To view your most frequently visited pagesManage bookmarks Manage downloadsSort by Content settingsAlphabetical OverviewConnecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer via USB Sharing your phones mobile data connection Configuring Internet SIP calling Connecting to virtual private networksTouch Settings\Call settings\Internet call\Accounts Locate the item you want to download and installTo configure your phone to receive Internet calls Google Play StoreTo download & install Download and installTo open the application you have downloaded To buy an applicationManage your downloads Multimedia applications FacebookSettings in framing mode To view a picture/play a video GalleryWorking with pictures Batch operationYouTube MusicWatch videos Using Sound effects Using Party shufflePlaying music Working with playlistsGet My Location Google MapsSearch for a location Star a locationGet driving, public transport or walking directions How to star or unstar a locationView a list of starred items Get suggested routes for your tripArrangement of Layers How to invite friends to share their locations To join LatitudeTo view your friends location To control what you share To connect with your friendsCity level location Street level, etc Remove Information with him or herFile Manager OthersSound Recorder FM RadioSetup Wizard Battery SaverTraffic Manager Alcatel ONE Touch HelpVoice Search SettingsOther applications SIM managementWireless & networks SNS key settingsMobile networks Call settingsGprs transfer prefer Voice callOther settings Audio profilesInternet call Location DisplayMy Location SecurityApplications Battery use Running servicesUnknown sources Quick launchAccounts & sync General sync settingsPrivacy Manage accountsLanguage & keyboard SD card & phone storageSD card Internal storageVoice input & output Text-to-speech settings AccessibilitySchedule power on/off Date & timeAbout phone Android Manager Making the most of your PhoneONE Touch Upgrade Telephone warrantyAccessories Carry out the following checks Troubleshooting156 Specifications Special Features BatteryAudio supported Formats