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TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 1 Introduction .......................................................... Table of contents .................................................. Alcatel would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile. Introduction ......................................................................................................1 Safety and Use ..................................................................................................5 General Information ...........
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 3 6. Directory ..................................................................................................27 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Consulting your directory ..........................................................................................................................27 Creating a file .................................................................................................................................................
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 5 Safety and Use ...................................................... We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained in this manual.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 7 Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter/receiver. It was designed and manufactured to comply with the radiofrequency (RF) exposure thresholds recommended by international requirements (ICNIRP) (1) and by the Council of the European Union (Recommendation 1999/519/EC) (2). These limits are part of a set of requirements and establish authorised radiofrequency levels for the public.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 1 29/04/04 15:51 Page 9 1.1 Keys Your mobile ....................................................
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 1.2 Main screen icons 15:51 Page 11 (1) Keypad locked. Battery charge level Roaming within your country of subscription. Vibrator mode: your phone vibrates but neither rings nor beeps except for the alarms (see page 45). Infrared: infrared link activated. Silence mode: your phone neither rings, beeps nor vibrates except for the alarms (see page 45). GPRS context activated. Message unread Reception of an MMS in progress.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 2 29/04/04 15:51 Page 13 Charging the battery Getting started .............................................. • A short beep will sound when charging begins. • The animation may take several minutes to start and may emit a slight whistling sound if the battery is flat. • Be careful not to force the plug into the socket. • The battery icon will take 2 minutes to indicate the correct charge level. • Make sure the battery is correctly inserted before connecting the charger.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 15 2.2 Switching on your telephone Make a long keypress on the key until the telephone comes on, type in your PIN code if necessary and then confirm with the key. The main screen is displayed. If you don’t know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator. Do not leave your PIN code near your telephone and store your card in a safe place when not in use. If cell broadcast messages are displayed, use the key to return to the main screen.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 17 Automatic redial Muting the ringtone If this feature is activated and supported by the network (see page 24), the person you called will be called back automatically until they can be reached. Press the “Options”. 3.2 Calling your voicemail Your voicemail is provided by your network to avoid missing calls. It works like an answering machine and you can consult it at any time.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 19 Handling two calls • Call waiting (1) If a second call comes in while you are already on line, you will be notified by a tone. You can then accept the call by pressing the key. Your current call will be automatically put on hold. You can then switch between your two correspondents using the key and then . 4 4.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 21 4.2 My Numbers Set duration Contract duration (enter the duration then confirm by My Number Reset Reset to zero (immediately or periodically) the cumulative duration for outgoing calls. GPRS counters Management of the volume of data communications charged for (in kilobytes). Save your telephone number (usually written on your SIM card), type in the number and confirm by pressing . ). Global counter Total charges for data volume exchanged.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 23 4.4 Call settings Call forward Change If the “Except FDN dir” feature has been activated, after entering PIN2, you can update the “FDN” directory (update “FDN” directory by pressing ). Incoming calls Activate/deactivate the barring of incoming calls. The following configurations are possible: (1) Voice Activate/cancel call forwarding to a specified number (type in the number, confirm by pressing ).
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TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 6 29/04/04 15:51 Page 27 For some languages that have a specific entry mode, you should use the “Search name” option. Directory .................................................. Read a contact file 6.1 Consulting your directory Select a name from your directory, choose the “Options” softkey and select “View”. To access the directory from the main screen, press the select the icon from the menu.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 29 6.3 Available options 6.4 Creating a new directory From the list of names in your directories, you can access the following options via the right softkey: View • View a complete file: name, address, e-mail, etc. Create dir. • Create your own directory. From the product directory, press the right softkey and select “Create dir.”, confirm using the key, then name your new directory. You can create up to 13 new directories.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 31 6.6 Assigning a ringtone to a directory Select a file from the product directory, press the right softkey and select “Dir. ringtone”. When you receive a call from a contact classified in the product directory, the ringtone will be the one assigned to that directory. 6.7 Assigning an image, an animation or a video to a file Select a file from the product directory, press the right softkey and select “Image”.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 33 When viewing your messages, you will find the following status icons, depending on: - the type of message: SMS message, MMS message, MMS notification, MMS sending in progress, MMS message with a sound, MMS with video clip, MMS with copyright elements which cannot be forwarded. - Storage: messages stored on your SIM card (SMS only), messages stored in the phone’s memory (MMS notifications). You can receive video clips, photos, images, or sounds by MMS.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 35 MMS additional options: 7.2 Creating and sending messages - when selecting an MMS in the inbox/outbox list (1): Open/Retrieve • Read the selected message (“Retrieve” if the deferred mode has been selected). Information 7.2.1 Reply all • Reply to all MMS recipients. Save no./e-mail• Save the senders’ number or email address in your directory. • Go to MMS details: local date, title, size, class, priority, mailing list, ack. of receipt.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 37 Options for sending your message Send ->several • To different people by manually entering the numbers or selecting them from the directory. ->Directory • To a person or e-mail address whose contact is stored in one of your directories). My favourite • To your favourite contact. Send to one • Manually by entering the number Group or the mail address of the recipient.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 39 Reply to an MMS by sending an MMS, an SMS or a Vox MMS message. To send text only, it is advisable to use an SMS. To send your MMS later on (to add other items or photos for instance) save your MMS (“Archive message”) as a draft stored in your “Outbox/Unsent” folder. Then select it and use the function “Forward” to replace or remove items before sending it. icon is displayed on the If the message is not send, the mobile will try to re-send it automatically (1).
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:51 Page 41 Confirm word • Confirm the selected word. Normal • Switch to the normal mode. Other words • View other possible words. Languages Add word • Add a word to your personal dictionary. • Use the dictionary in another language. Save • Save the message. Add numbers • Go to the digital mode. You have a personal dictionary which allows you to add (1), modify or delete words.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 43 For information: - Received SMS are always in the SIM card, - Received MMS are always in the product. 8 You can always save your messages in the “Archived”. They will then be stored in the product. 7.4.4 Create a distribution file In the “Parameters” folder, select “Distribution list”, confirm with key, then name the group. You can now enter the phone numbers for the members of your new distribution list. 7.4.5 My favourite My Settings ....................
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 45 Mode Normal • Normal ringtone (increasing volume). Vibrate and ring • Vibrator and the normal ringtone at the same time. Discreet • Normal ringtone (increasing volume) preceded by beeps. Vibrate then ring Vibrate • Activate the vibrator and mute all sounds (ringtone, message beep, appointment alarm, low battery alert). The icon will be displayed. • Vibrator followed by beeps then the normal ringtone (increasing volume).
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 4 visual items: 29/04/04 - 3 sound items: 15:52 Page 47 ON screen image/animation OFF screen image/animation Main screen image/animation Skins and colours - 1 melody for incoming calls - 1 melody when the telephone is switched on - 1 melody for notification of incoming messages 8.2.6 Menu display Select a menu display by choosing from the three options proposed: • “Icons”: one icon per screen, with a little part of the previous and next icon.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 49 Display format 8.6 More settings You can display your clock in analogue or digital format and the date in the following formats: day/month/year, month/date/year or year/month/day in digits or using the first three letters for the day and month. 8.6.1 If the telephone is plugged in using a car kit accessory or the charger, it will be unlocked automatically. 8.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 8.6.4 Input mode 29/04/04 15:52 Page 51 Network code (1) Menu code Password requested for network “Call barring” options. Activate/ deactivate Activate (or cancel) this code. Change Update code (between 4 and 8 digits). Telephone code A telephone protection code will be requested each time the phone is switched on, if this code is activated. (See page 65). Activate/ deactivate Activate (or cancel) this code. 8.6.7 Change Update code (between 4 and 8 digits).
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 53 Partial The phone receives messages intermittently and displays them according to your list (see “CB list” option). Complete The phone continually receives messages and displays them according to your list (see “CB list” option). None The phone does not receive any messages. Search Search for a network connection. • Available List of networks available in your radio environment.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 55 Creating an appointment and programming an alarm Activate or deactivate a setting by pressing When you create an appointment (“Create” option), you can also activate an alarm. You can set the desired alarm activation time to coincide with your appointment time. More about your diary . Exit the configuration function by pressing Graphic view Creating a task Scroll to the icon using the key, and confirm using the key.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 57 9.2 Alarms If converting between international currencies, both currencies must be selected. You must also enter the appropriate exchange rate. Alarm clock First set the alarm frequency (daily or only once), then enter the time and date and confirm by pressing the key. You can also enter the purpose of the alarm and then confirm with the key. Timer Set the amount of time desired before the alarm is to sound and confirm with the key.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 59 9.6 Voice memo The voice memo feature acts as a Dictaphone and enables you to record personal messages. To record a voice memo, select “Voice memo”, then “Save”, and begin speaking after the beep. Once the voice memo has been created, you can access the following options: Listen to • Listen to a recorded voice memo. Send • Send your memo. Handsfree • Switch between handsfree and discreet mode. Title • Modify the name of the memo.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 9.9.2 29/04/04 15:52 Page 61 Record Select “Record” to record a sound of your own. If you want to listen it, select it and press the “Options” softkey. 10 Tips & Tricks............................................ 9.10 Voice tag This feature gives you a quick description of your phone’s main functions and provides handy hints to optimize the way you will use it. Voice tags allow you to access one of the menu functions by pronouncing the name of that function.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 63 11 Services .................................................. 11.1 Access WAP menu (1) WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a service that allows you to access the mobile Internet, where you can obtain information such as weather conditions, stock market information, traffic information, etc.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 65 11.3 Direct access/profile access 11.5 WAP browser options From the main screen, select “My Settings/More settings/WAP access”, to change the launch access: Once you have launched the Wap browser, while reading a page, you can access to the options by selecting the icon on the top left of the screen, or press the right softkey “Options”, or press (long keypress).
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 67 12 Media Album .......................................... The Images album is made up of the following folders (1): General: list of all images (built-in or created) from all album folders. Photos: default folder for pictures taken with the camera. 12.1 Album menu Images: contains all images not belonging in one of the other folders. To access the Album from the main screen, press the navigation key to the left or to the right .
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 69 12.3 My Sounds 12.5 Managing sounds, images and videos Choose a sound for the ON/OFF screen, for an incoming call, a message alert or an alarm (see page 44). According to the item chosen, by selecting “Options”, you can access some of the functions below: The “My Sounds” Album is made up of the following folders : (1) View • View the image selected.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 71 12.6 Download new video clips, photos, sounds, ... With the “Download” option, you can access your favourite sites saved in your bookmarks list, and download new items that you will be able to save in your Album. 12.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 73 Just after taking the photo, you can rotate the image with the key (for certain formats). key or reduce the image size with the Access the settings from the MENU: From the photo shot screen, press the right softkey to access the following options: Image size Please use your camera sensibly. Respect others and observe current regulations in your country. 13.1.2 Photo settings Before taking the photo, you can adjust a number of settings.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 75 Quality Colour Select “Quality” in the list of options or access it directly by pressing the , , keys: : High quality: excellent quality to be sent to a PC, You can choose the colour effects. You can access this option directly from the photo shot screen by pressing the key. : Standard quality: compromise between size and quality, Direct access to the album : Economy quality: memory space is optimized.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 77 13.1.3 Options available after taking the photo 13.2 Video applications Once you have taken a photo or an animation, you can access the following options: To access this function from the main screen, press the right softkey then, using the navigation key, select “Video”. You can also configure a key for a direct access to this feature (see page 50). Send • Send your photo without saving it in the Album. Save and send • Save your photo and send it.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 79 13.2.1 Framing mode 13.2.2 When you enter the “Video” function, you are in Framing mode. Use the telephone screen as a viewfinder and press the softkey “Options” to access the various settings before recording: Once you have chosen your settings, you can launch the recording of your video-clip by pressing the "Record" softkey or the key ; a short beep is emitted. White balance • Choose the lighting setting: auto/shiny/cloudy/night/indoor.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 13.2.3 29/04/04 15:52 Page 81 Playing mode 13.2.4 Direct access to the video function, photo capture, or album from MMS composition After recording the video sequence, press the left softkey to play the video and decide what to do with it. If you press the right softkey, you will access the following options: Save Play Send • Save the video in the Video Save and send • Same as “Send” but the video album in the product memory clip will be saved in the Album.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 14 29/04/04 15:52 Page 83 14.2 Available options Games & Applications ............................ Your Alcatel phone may include (1) some Java™ applications and games. You can also download new applications and games to your phone from other service providers (2). Launch • Launch the application. Information • This option gives information on the application. Download • Download an application. Delete • Deletes the application.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 85 - Or, from the main screen by selecting “WAP” then “Bookmarks” and choosing “My One Touch”. Disclaimer The downloaded applications can be saved either in the Games folder or Application folder. By default, applications saved in Games folder are in landscape mode. Downloading or running applications will not damage or alter any software already in your mobile telephone designed to support Java™ technology. 14.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 87 15 Making the most of your mobile................ 16 Characters and symbols table.................... 15.1 “My One Touch” services by Alcatel To enter a word in normal mode, press the key corresponding to the desired letter several times until the letter appears. On the “Alcatel” Website you will find all the services available to make the most of your mobile telephone. Press the key to display the symbols table; the cursor is positioned in the centre.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 89 17 Telephone warranty .................................... Congratulations on choosing this mobile phone - we hope that you will be totally satisfied with it. Notwithstanding any other applicable statutory warranties, this mobile phone is guaranteed against any manufacturing defect for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of purchase shown on your invoice.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 18 Accessories 15:52 (1) Page 91 ................................................ The latest generation of Alcatel GSM mobile phones offers a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone from a distance, placed on a table for example. For those who prefer to keep their conversations somewhat confidential, an earpiece is also available known as the headset.
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 19 Troubleshooting Page 93 ..........................................
TH4_UM_GB_29-04-04 29/04/04 15:52 Page 95 When I select a number from my directory, the number is not dialled • Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your file • Make sure that you have selected the country prefix when calling a foreign country I am unable to create a file in my directory • Make sure that your SIM card directory is not full; delete some files or save the files in the product directory (i.e.
