Alcatel 8008D, 8008X manual Messaging, Email, Write message, Sending a text message

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4.1 Messaging....................................................

You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this mobile phone.

To access this feature, touch Application tab from the Home screen, then select Messaging.

All messages you receive or send out will be saved in phone memory as default. Touch Menu key from Messaging screen, then touch Settings\Text message(SMS)\SMS storage location to select where to save the messages; touch Settings\Text message (SMS)\Manage SIM messages to consult messages stored in SIM card.

4.1.1Write message

On message list screen, touch the new message icon to write text/ multimedia messages.

Touch to view the whole message thread.

Touch & hold to active the delete mode. Touch message threads to choose deleted ones, and touch the trash bin to confirm.

Touch to create a new message

Touch to search in all messages

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For saved contacts, touch the photo to open the Quick Contact panel to communicate with the contact. For unsaved contacts, touch the photo to add the number to your Contacts.

Sending a text message

Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient on Type person's name or number bar or touch to add recipients, touch Type text message bar to enter the text of the message. When finished, touch to send the text message. You can select a default SIM card or set always ask mode for messaging if two cards are inserted.

An SMS message of more than 160 characters will be charged as several SMS. When the total number of characters you have entered is approaching the 160-character limit, a counter will appear on the lower right corner below Send option of the text box to remind you how many characters are allowed to be entered in one message.

Specific letters (accent) will increase the size of the SMS, which may cause multiple SMS to be sent to your recipient.

Sending a multimedia message

MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides and sounds to other compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses.

An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, slides, etc.) are attached or subject or email addresses are added.

To send a multimedia message, enter the recipient's phone number in the Type person's name or number bar, touch Type text message bar to enter the text of the message. Touch to open the option menu, touch

Add subject to insert a subject, and touch to attach picture, video, audio and so on.

When finished, touch to send the multimedia message.

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Contents 8008X 8008D Table of Contents Safety and use Protect Your Hearing Chargers Regulatory information General information ONE Touch 8008X/ONE Touch 8008D Bluetooth QD ID B020559Protection against theft Your mobile Keys and connectorsDisclaimer Power key Volume Keys Recent apps keyBack key Home keyInstalling or removing the microSD card Getting startedSet-up Inserting or removing the SIM cardPower on your phone Power off your phoneCharging the battery Set up your phone for the first timeHome screen Using the touchscreenStatus bar Status icons Notification iconsSearch bar Notification panelSearch by text Search by voiceLock/Unlock your screen Personalize your Home screenTo lock phone screen To unlock phone screenVolume adjustment Application tabUsing Onscreen Keyboard Text inputApplications and widgets list TouchPal InputText editing Android keyboardPhone call, Call log Contacts PhonePlacing a call Answering or rejecting a callDuring a call Calling your voicemailVoicemail Call settings Managing multiple callsReplacement Display when Camera is unreachable Replacement VideoConfiguring Internet SIP calling Other settings Fixed Dialing NumbersTTY settings Power button ends callCall log Quick responsesPeople Consult your contactsManaging contact groups Adding a contactChange a contact’s default phone number Editing your contactsAdd to/remove from Favourites Set ringtone for a contactCommunicating with your contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts Use Quick contact for AndroidJoining/Separating contacts AccountsTurn on/off the sync & Auto-sync Sync manuallyMessaging, Email MessagingWrite message Sending a text messageManage messages Adjust message settings Enable WAP Multimedia message MMSAuto-retrieve RetrieveTo access Gmail Gmail/EmailGmail To create and send emailsManaging Gmails by Labels Reply allMark not important Mute Report spam Gmail settings General settings Confirm beforeList Right when viewing conversations Reply all Default responding to messagesChatting with your friends Google TalkTo add a new friend To close a chat SettingsTo manage your friends Calendar & Alarm clock Calculator CalendarMultimode view To create new eventsTime To set an alarmEvent reminder To adjust alarm settings CalculatorStyle ClockGetting connected Connecting to the InternetGPRS/EDGE/3G Wi-Fi Browser Viewing web pagesManage links, history, downloads Manage bookmarks Passwords websites EnableNotifications Access information AccessibilityConnecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer Connecting to virtual private networks Sharing your phones mobile data connectionTouch More...\VPN settings To add a VPNTo connect/disconnect to a VPN To edit/delete a VPNConfiguring Internet SIP calling Touch and then touch Settings\Internet call\AccountsTo configure your phone to receive Internet calls To add an internet calling accountLocate the item you want to download and install Download and installTo download & install Google Play StoreManage your downloads Multimedia applications CameraSettings in framing mode To view a picture/play a video GalleryWorking with pictures YouTube Batch operationWatch videos MusicPlaying music Working with playlists Video PlayerTo create a playlist To delete a playlistGoogle Maps Get My LocationSearch for a location Star a locationHow to star or unstar a location Get driving, public transportation or walking directionsView a list of starred items Get suggested routes for your tripArrangement of Layers How to invite friends to share their locations To view your friends locationTo connect with your friends To control what you shareOthers File ManagerSound Recorder RadioSetup Wizard Alcatel HelpOther applications LED TorchSettings Wireless & networksBluetooth SIM managementDevice Battery StorageDisplay ApplicationsPersonal Location accessSecurity Language & input Backup and reset Scheduled power on & off AccessibilityAccounts SystemDeveloper options Power menu bug report Show GPU view updatesShow hardware layers updates Show surface updatesAbout phone Regulatory & SafetyQuick start 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 receive incoming calls Cannot find my contactsSpecifications Formats Battery Special FeaturesAudio supported Formats