Alcatel ONETOUCH RETRO Specification sheet
Get
Started
All you need to know to get going.
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Welcome!
Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the
basics of getting started with Sprint Prepaid and your
ALCATEL ONETOUCH RETRO.
For ongoing support and resources, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport.
There, you’ll ind guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most
out of your phone.
Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
Using This Guide
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This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your
new ALCATEL ONETOUCH RETRO. It’s divided into four sections to
help you nd the information you need quickly and easily.
Using This Guide
Get Ready − page 5 − Find out what
you need to do before you use your
phone the rst time, charging the battery
and activating Sprint Prepaid service on
your phone.
Phone Basics − page 7 − Learn the basic
functions of your phone and how to
enter text.
Use Your Phone − page 9 − Take
advantage of your phone’s features
and Sprint services, from the basics
(Making Calls) to the more advanced
(using Bluetooth®, browsing the web
and more).
Tools & Resources − page 17 −
Find useful tips for your phone and
discover resources and other helpful
Sprint information. For additional
information including the full User
Guide, videos, tutorials, and
community forums, visit
sprint.com/prepaidsupport.
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Earpiece
Charger/Accessory Jack
Send Key
Left
Soft KeyRight Soft Key
Microphone
ICE Key 9-1-1 Key
Menu/OK Key
End/Power Key
Volume Up
Speaker
Headset Jack
Volume
Down
Battery
Cover
Camera Lens
Outer Screen
Camera
Key
Left/Right/
Up/Down
Navigation
Keys
Main Screen
Keypad
Your ALCATEL ONETOUCH RETRO
Get Ready
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Register Your Phone on Sprint Prepaid
1. From your computer’s browser, visit
sprint.com/prepaidactivate.
2. Choose an activation option and click
Next, and then enter your ZIP code and
click Next.
3. When prompted, enter the serial number
(MEID) printed on the label on your
phone’s packaging.
4. Follow the instructions to select a plan and
payment method.
• If you’re swapping phones or bringing
your number over from a dierent carrier,
follow the prompts to sign in or provide
additional information.
Install the Battery
1. Remove the back cover using the notch in
the bottom-left corner of the phone.
2. Insert the battery into the battery
compartment, making sure the connectors
align. Gently press down to secure the
battery.
3. Position the back cover over the battery
compartment and press down until you
hear a click.
Get Your Phone Ready
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Charge the Battery
1. Insert the USB cable into the
Charger/Accessory Jack.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the
charging head, and then plug the charging
head into an electrical outlet.
Note: You are advised to fully charge the
battery ( ). To reduce power consumption
and energy waste, reduce the backlight time
and turn o GPS and Bluetooth when not
in use.
Activate Your Phone
• Press and hold the End/Power Key to
turn on your new phone.
• Your phone is designed to activate
automatically. When you turn the phone
on for the irst time, you should see a
Hands Free Activation screen, which may
be followed by a PRL Update screen and a
Firmware Update screen. Follow the
onscreen instructions to continue.
If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. If
you do not have access to the Internet, call
Sprint Customer Service at 1-855-639-4644
from another phone.
Get Your Phone Ready Activate Your Phone
Get Ready
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Basic Phone Functions
Turn the Phone On
• Press and hold the End/Power Key until
you see the powering-on animation.
Turn the Phone O
• Press and hold the End/Power Key until
you see the powering-down animation.
Navigate Through the Menus
The navigation keys on your phone lets you
scroll through onscreen items. To navigate
through a menu, press up, down, left, or
right using the navigation keys.
Select Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu
options are highlighted. Select any option
by highlighting it and pressing . If the
option is numbered, you can select it by
pressing the corresponding number on the
phone’s keypad.
Return to the Previous Menu
• To return to the previous menu, press .
• To return to the home screen, press
End/Power Key .
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Your phone provides convenient ways to
enter letters, numbers, and symbols
whenever you are prompted to enter text.
1. From a screen where you can enter text,
press OPTIONS (Right Soft Key) to change
the text mode. (If you are in the message
entry screen, press OPTIONS [Right Soft
Key] > Text Mode.)
2. Select one of the following options:
• T9Word to enter text using a predictive
text system that reduces the number of
key presses required while entering a
word.
• Abc to enter characters by using the
alphabet mode.
• 123 to enter numeric characters.
• Symbols to enter symbols.
• Smileys to enter smile icons.
• Text Settings to display the text entry
settings menu (if applicable).
Enter Text
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Use Your Phone
Calls
Make a Phone Call
1. From the home screen, enter a
telephone number.
• Press to delete one or more digits.
2. Press to dial the number.
3. Press to end the call.
Answer a Call
• Flip the phone and then press or to
answer an incoming call.
Mute the Ringer
• Press the Volume Down Button to silence
the ringer.
Ignore and Send Caller to Voicemail
• Press to ignore the call and send
to voicemail.
Ignore and Send Caller a Text Message
• Select Ignore with Text Message to ignore
the call and automatically send a text
message to the caller.
Note: Calls go directly to voicemail when
your phone is turned o.
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Voicemail
Set Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your
phone is in use or turned o. You should set
up your voicemail and personal greeting as
soon as your phone is activated:
1. From the home screen, press MESSAGING
(Left Soft Key) > Voicemail > Call Voicemail.
- or -
From the home screen, press and hold
to dial your voicemail number.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
• Create your password.
• Record your name announcement.
• Record your greeting.
Sprint strongly recommends setting a
voicemail password.
Retrieve Your Voicemail
From your ALCATEL ONETOUCH RETRO:
1. From the home screen, press MESSAGING
(Left Soft Key) > Voicemail > Call Voicemail.
- or -
From the home screen, press and hold
to dial your voicemail number.
2. Follow the prompts to listen to
your messages.
From any other phone:
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press .
3. Enter your password.
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