Charging the battery

Connect the battery charger to your phone.

•Make sure the battery is correctly inserted before connecting the charger.

•When using your telephone for the first time, charge the battery fully (approximately 5 hours).

You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ). Charging status is indicated by the percentage on screen while the phone is powered off. The percentage increases as the phone is charged.

The charging status bar will not float if your battery is extendly consumed. To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when battery is fully charged,disconnect your charger from the plug; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc.

1.2.2Power on your phone

Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on, unlock your phone (Slide, PIN, password, Face unlock or pattern) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen is displayed.

If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator. Do not leave your PIN code with your phone. Store this information in a safe place when not in use.

Set up your phone for the first time

The first time you power on the phone, you should set the following options:

•Touch Get started..., then select the phone's language.

•The device will search for service by itself. The process of activation will take a few minutes

•Select your input keyboard, then touch Next.

•Set your date and timezone, you can also choose Automatic time zone, then touch Next.

•Select SIM you want to use, then touch Next.

•Setup your Google account: Touch Set up now. If you have a Google Account, touch Sign in, then enter your user name and password. If you forget your password, you can go to http://www. google.com/ to retrieve it. If you don’t own a Google Account, you are prompted to create one by touching Get an account. Touch Not now to skip to the next step.

•Touch Next ,then the Setup complete screen will display, touch Finish to confirm.

When the phone is powered on, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network, without a SIM card inserted (refer to section "6.1.2 Wi-Fi"), to sign into your Google account and to use some features.

1.2.3Power off your phone

Hold down the Power key until the pop-up menu appears, select Power off, and touch OK to confirm.

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ONE TOUCH 997/997D/998 specifications

The Alcatel ONE TOUCH 997, 997D, and 998 are part of Alcatel's series of smartphones designed to provide feature-rich experiences with a focus on affordability. Released in a competitive market segment, these devices garnered attention for their blend of technology, functionality, and striking design.

One of the standout features of the Alcatel ONE TOUCH 997/997D/998 is their 4.3-inch touchscreen display, which offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. This screen size strikes a balance between usability and portability, making it convenient for daily use, whether browsing the web, watching videos, or engaging with social media.

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Overall, the Alcatel ONE TOUCH 997, 997D, and 998 showcase a compelling combination of essential smartphone features, robust performance, and user-friendly design. These devices cater to a broad audience, from first-time smartphone users to those seeking a reliable secondary phone, underlining Alcatel's commitment to providing value in the mobile market.
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