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Alcatel Smart 916 Connecting to a computer via USB, Sharing your phones mobile data connection

Models: Smart 916 916D

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6.4Connecting to a computer via USB

With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your phone’s microSD card and the computer.

To connect/disconnect your phone to/from the computer

To connect your phone to the computer:

•Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification that the USB is connected.

•Open the Notifications panel and touch USB connected.

•Touch Turn on USB storage in the dialog that opens to confirm that you want to transfer files.

To disconnect:

•Unmount the microSD card on your computer.

•Open the Notifications panel and touch Turn off USB storage.

•Touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that opens.

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 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.

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Alcatel Smart 916, 916D manual Connecting to a computer via USB, Sharing your phones mobile data connection

Contents

916A Table of Contents Safety and use Warranty 148 Accessories 150Specifications 156 146Privacy ONE Touch 916A Bluetooth QD ID B018542 Hearing Aid CompatibilityDisclaimer Limited WarrantyGeneral information Affiliates Keys and connectorsYour mobile Phone or web Answer/Send a call. Enter Call log End a callOpen Search bar for searching within an application, Installing and removing the microSD card Installing or removing the batteryGetting started Set-upPower on your phone Charging the batterySet up your phone for the first time Touch Finish setupPower off your phone Using the touchscreenHome screen Status barStatus icons Notification iconsSearch bar Lock/Unlock your screenNotification panel Search by textPersonalize your home screen Volume adjustment Application tabText editing Using the KeyboardText input Phone call, Call log Contacts PhonePlacing a call Answering or rejecting a callCalling your voice mail During a voice callManaging multiple voice calls Swap callsCall log Conference callsContacts Consult your ContactsAdding a contact Editing your contactsCommunicating with your contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts Use Quick contact for AndroidJoining/Separating contacts AccountsBackground data Auto-syncGoogle Messaging, Gmail Email, Google Talk Google MessagingWrite message Sending a text messageManage messages Adjust message settings Gmail/Email GmailTo receive and read your emails To reply or forward emailsReply Reply allGmail settings General settings SignatureHelp General preferencesGoogle Talk Chatting with your friends To add a new friendTo close a chat To manage your friendsSettings Google Calendar, Clock Calculator, News WeatherGoogle Calendar Multimode viewEvent reminder To create new eventsTo delete or edit event Calculator To set an alarmTo adjust alarm settings To get details about weather and the news To adjust settingsNews & Weather Connecting to the Internet Refresh settingsTo create a new access point Getting connectedWi-Fi Browser Viewing web pagesTo open new window/switch between windows To find text on a webTo copy text on a web Other optionsManage links, history Manage downloadsManage bookmarks Content settings Privacy settingsSecurity settings Passwords websitesConnecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer via USB Sharing your phones mobile data connectionConnecting to virtual private networks Configuring Internet SIP calling Locate the item you want to download and install Download and installTo download & install Google Play StoreManage your downloads Access Facebook FacebookFacebook account Facebook localizationCamera Settings in framing modeMultimedia applications Gallery YouTube Watch videosWorking with pictures Batch operationUsing Party shuffle Adjust volumeMusic Playing musicGoogle Maps Get My LocationGet driving, public transport or walking directions Search for a locationStar a location Search for locations along your route View route progress and calculate estimated arrival timeView traffic conditions on your route Please refer to .2 for detailed informationArrangement of Layers To view your friends location To connect with your friendsOthers File ManagerTo control what you share 116Battery Saver Setup WizardSound Recorder FM RadioTraffic Manager Alcatel ONE Touch HelpVoice Dialer Other applicationsWireless & networks SettingsSNS key settings Call settings Mobile networksGprs transfer prefer Voice callInternet call Other settingsAudio profiles Display LocationSecurity My LocationApplications Running services Battery useUnknown sources Quick launchGeneral sync settings Accounts & syncPrivacy Manage accountsSD card & phone storage Language & keyboardSD card Internal storageVoice input & output Accessibility Text-to-speech settingsAbout phone Schedule power on/offDate & time Making the most of your Phone Android ManagerWarranty ONE Touch UpgradeAccessories 150152 TroubleshootingCarry out the following checks 154 Unable to make outgoing callsSpecifications Battery Special FeaturesCamera Audio supported