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520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 1 Introduction ................................ Table of contents ........................ TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this cellphone. Safety and use ......................................................................5 General information..........................................................10 1 Your mobile ..................................................................
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 7 Page 3 Messages:Text/Multimedia message ..............................................36 Voice message ....................................................................................38 Photo message....................................................................................38 Email......................................................................................................39 Voicemail..........................................................................
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 5 Safety and use ............................ We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your cellphone.The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein. • TRAFFIC SAFETY: Given that studies show that using a cellphone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset...
20-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 7 • BATTERY: • RADIO WAVES: Before removing the battery from your cellphone, please make sure that the cellphone is switched off. Observe the following precautions for battery use: - Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic fumes and burns). - Do not puncture, disassemble or cause a short-circuit in a battery, - Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in the garbage or store it at temperatures above 60 °C.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 9 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 Protection against theft 11:46 Page 11 (1) Your cellphone is identified by an IMEI (cellphone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the product’s memory.We recommend that you note the number the first time you use your telephone by entering *#06# and keep it in a safe place. It may be requested by the police or your operator if your telephone is stolen. 1 Your mobile ..........................
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520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 1.2 3/07/08 Main screen icons 11:46 Page 15 (1) WAP alerts (1). Battery charge level Roaming. Vibrate alert: in vibrate mode, the ringer is silenced except for alarms set. (see page 41). Memory card scanning in progress. Memory card scanning completed. Bluetooth status (Blue - Activated). Double line (2): indicates the selected line. Bluetooth status (Connected to an audio device). GPRS connection status (Blue - Activated). Headset connected.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 17 Installing the battery 2 Getting started .................... 2.1 Set-up Inserting and removing the SIM card (1) In order to make or receive calls, you must insert your SIM card as illustrated below. Insert and click the battery into place, then close the telephone cover. Do not force the battery, as this may cause damage to the battery and or phone.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 19 Your phone is fully charged when the animated charging icon stops. Be sure to only use Alcatel chargers. Removing the back cover If cell broadcast messages are displayed, use the key to browse through them in full or press the right softkey to return to the main screen. While the phone is searching for a network, “Searching/Emergency” will be displayed.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 21 3 Calls ...................................... 3.1 Making a call If the access number for your operator’s voicemail service does not work, dial the number that you were given.To change this number at a later date, refer to “My numbers” (see page 28). To use your voicemail service from abroad, contact your network operator before leaving. Dial the desired number then press the key to place the call.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3.4 3/07/08 11:46 Page 23 During a call Adjusting the volume Available functions Volume may be adjusted up or down be using the During a call, you may access your directory, diary, short messaging, etc. without disconnection of your current conversation by pressing the key. Handling two calls Call on hold key. • Answering a second call (Ensure that “Call waiting” is activated, see page 29).
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3.6 Line switching 3/07/08 11:46 Page 25 (1) Your SIM card can contain two distinct telephone numbers. Under “Call register”, choose “Line switching” and then select a default line; all outgoing calls will be made from this number. Incoming calls will still be received from both lines despite the default set. The services programmed on the default line do not impact those selected on the other line. 4 Menu ......................................
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 8. MY SETTINGS - Ringtones - Color - Theme - Antenna off/Airplane mode - Equalizer - Display - Clock - Keys - More settings... 9. MY SHORTCUTS *. SERVICES (1) - VAS - Service dial number - Data account - My One Touch 3/07/08 11:46 Page 27 0. MULTIMEDIA PLAYER - All songs - All videos - Playlist - Update songs - Album - Artist - Genre - My star list 0. PROFILES (2) 5 Call register .................... 5.1 Call memory You can access your call memory by pressing the screen.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 5.3 3/07/08 11:46 Page 29 Billing • Conditional: forward calls if your line is busy, unavailable, or outside of the network coverage area. In the billing menu, you may access the following items: Amount Duration • You can view the total cost of charged calls, modify it or reset it and enter the cost of a Telecom Unit in the currency of your choice. 5.4.3 • You can view the total duration of all outgoing calls or reset it.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 5.4.4 3/07/08 11:46 Page 31 Caller ID Activate/Deactivate Caller ID. 5.4.5 Conceal ID Activate/Deactivate Caller ID blocking. 5.4.6 Line switching (1) Line switch between line 1 and line 2. 5.4.7 Auto redial You can activate or deactivate the automatic callback of your party for calls that do not connect the first time. 6 Directory ........................ 6.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 33 Searching for a name by its first letter 6.2 You can search for the person’s name by pressing the key associated with the first letter of his/her name. Select the directory in which you wish to create a file, press the "Options" softkey, select "Create file" then .
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 35 Copy • Copy a file from SIM directory to Phone directory, vice versa. Move • Move a file from SIM directory to Phone directory, vice versa. Delete all • Delete all files in the current directory. Copy all • Copy the whole directory to the SIM or General directory if memory allows. Send vCard • Exchange data via MMS or Bluetooth (see page 48). Settings • More information and setting. Create group • Create a group of files.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 37 You can save your messages that you send often to Drafts or Templates. 7.1.2 7.1.3 Unsent An SMS message of more than 160 characters (the number of characters depends on the languages you writing in) will be charged as several SMS. An MMS message containing photos and/or sounds may also be billed as more than one message. All messages failed to send. Inbox 7.1.5 7.1.4 Sent All sent messages.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 7.4 Email 3/07/08 11:46 Page 39 (1) Preferred storage • Select default message storage, SIM or phone. Pref. Bearer • Bearer preference. Send and Receive • To connect the email server in order to launch sending/receiving email manually. Create Email • Create a new email. 7.6.2 Inbox • Folder of all received emails. Edit • Set edit mode, image size and signature. Unsent • Folder of all emails failed to be sent.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 8 3/07/08 11:47 Page 41 8.1.2 My settings ...................... From the main screen, select the icon menu and select the function of your choice in order to customize your telephone. 8.1 Ringtones 8.1.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 8.4 3/07/08 11:47 Page 43 Antenna off/Airplane mode 8.6.3 Power On/Off (1) In antenna off mode, your phone will not be able to make or receive calls, Bluetooth, or message transmissions. This mode also prolongs music listening time. You can customize your welcome animation or image that appears when you switch on your phone. 8.5 8.6.4 Equalizer Choose and select different sound styles preset. You can also customize your OFF screen with an image or animation.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 8.8.2 3/07/08 11:47 Page 45 Keys 8.9.3 By customizing your keys, you can access any function directly from the main screen. 8.9 (1) Display language for messages (select using ).The “Automatic” option selects the language according to the home network (if available). 8.9.4 More settings… Languages Dictionary Your keypad would be locked automatically or you may also lock it manually by holding down the key.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 47 Activate phone • It is requested each time as the phone is powered code on if this code is activated. Change phone code • Change phone password, default is 1234. Fixed dialed number • It allows the phone to be "locked" so that it can only dial certain numbers, or numbers with certain prefixes. To activate this function, PIN2 code is mandatory. 8.9.7 Networks Network selection 9 Tools ................................ 9.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 49 Don’t forget to turn on your Bluetooth device and activate the pairing mode while pairing it with your phone. Available functions Data transmit • Exchange files with another bluetooth device. Handle a call • Initiate or receive a phone call with a Bluetooth headset. Listen to music • Support A2DP profile. Available options: Create • Create an appointment. View appointments • See today's appointments.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 51 9.5 Converter 9.7 9.5.1 Unit converter It will indicate how much space is used and how much is currently free on your phone and memory card (if any). You can use the Weight and Length conversion by selecting the unit you wish to convert via , then press to input the digits. Finally confirm with key or left softkey. 9.5.2 Currency converter The currency converter allows you to: • Convert a currency directly into euros and vice versa (1).
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 53 10 My shortcuts ................ 11 WAP .............................. Accessing and creating new shortcuts. 11.1 Homepage To program new shortcuts: select "My shortcuts" to create quick access to a function, Directory, or WAP Bookmarks, etc. Launch the WAP browser with the homepage of the default profile. 11.2 Bookmarks Access your favorite sites. 11.3 Recent pages Pages which you recently browsed. 11.4 Go to URL Enter the URL of WAP site. 11.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 11.5.3 Push message settings Enable or disable receiving service message from WAP. 11.5.4 Clear cache Page 55 12 Media album ................ You may access all of your visual files stored both on the phone and memory card in the Media Album. Empty the phone’s cache memory. 11.5.5 Clear cookies 12.1 My Audio Clear cookies from website. 11.5.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 57 12.2 My images 12.6 Memory card You can select an image or a photo as main screen or the ON/OFF screen. You may also change it, send it by MMS, Bluetooth, or assign it to a contact in the directory. You will have access to all files stored in memory card here. Images are displayed in alphabetical order. 12.3 My videos (1) When a memory card is inserted for the first time, it will be scanned and the default folders will be created.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 59 12.7 Managing audio, images, videos and creations Below are the available functions for applicable files: View • View the selected image. If you want to view all the pictures in your folder in a slideshow hold down on the current picture. Play Send (1) Delete Set as Move to phone/ • Move a file from the product memory to the memory card memory card and vice-versa. Properties • Display part of the ID3 Tag content of an MP3 file.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 61 13.2.2 Settings in framing mode 13 Camera ........................ Before taking a photo, you may adjust several settings by using the following shortcuts below: Your cellphone is fitted with a camera for taking photos that you can use in different ways: - store them in your “Media album”. - send them in a multimedia message (MMS) to a cellphone or an email address. - customize your main screen (see page 43).
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 63 OT-S621A From the photo shot screen, press the “Options” softkey not only to access: “Image size”, “Capture mode”, “Quality”, “Timer”, “White balance”, “Color mode”, “Add frame”, but also the following: Selected options bar: Saving location • You may choose saving location if MicroSD card is inserted.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 14 Multimedia player Page 65 Use keys to manage the Multimedia player: (1) .... Access this feature from the main menu by selecting “Multimedia player” or directly by holding down the key. You will have full flexibility of managing music both on your mobile and memory card. 14.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 67 15 Games & Applications Your Alcatel phone may include (1) some Java™ applications (2) and games (3). You may also download other compatible Java applications (2) and games from your service provider or other third party providers. 15.1 Launch an application (2) Select "Java" to launch applications. 15.2 Java settings (2) The “Games & Apps” menu allows you to manage Java settings, in which you may set Java audio, Java vibration and view free/heap size.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 16 Profiles 3/07/08 (1) 11:47 Page 69 ............................ See page 41 “8.1.1 Available functions” the most of your 17 Making mobile .................................. 17.1 PC suite PC suite is provided on our website. You may download applicable updates for free via our website. PC suite allows you to: - Backup/restore • You can backup the important data in your mobile and restore them when needed. - GPRS Modem • Use your cellphone to connect a PC to the internet.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 18 3/07/08 11:47 Page 71 Predictive T9 mode Latin input mode/ character table (1) ................ To write messages, there are two writing methods: • Normal • Predictive with the T9 mode Predictive T9 mode predicts words for quick selection based on predefined words in the phone's dictionary. Write the word by pressing a key between and . Press the key once and the word will be modified each time you press a key. As you go on, the word will keep changing.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 OT-S520A 11:47 Page 73 Navigation key: : RIGHT/LEFT: Validate the word : UP: Previous word in the dictionary : DOWN: Next word in the dictionary - Key - Long keypress: insert 1 Keypad - Short keypress: alpha input (a, b) - Long keypress: numeric input (1, 2, 3) Key Latin uppercase Latin lower case Key - Short keypress: (space) - Long keypress: add a word Key - Short keypress: change input methods - Switch from T9 predictive mode to Normal mode - Long keypress: acce
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 75 19 Telephone warranty ............ Congratulations on choosing this cellphone - we hope that you will be completely satisfied with it. Your cellphone is guaranteed against any deviation from technical specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date specified on your original invoice (1).
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 77 20 Accessories .......................... 21 Troubleshooting .................. The latest generation of Alcatel GSM cellphones 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 confidential, an earpiece is also available known as the headset.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 79 My cellphone will not charge properly • Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; the battery charge indicator can take several minutes and may be accompanied by a quiet whistling sound • Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C +40°C) • Make sure your battery is inserted.
520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 81 I cannot access my voicemail • Make sure your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered in “My Numbers” • Try later if the network is busy I am unable to send and receive messages MMS,Vox MMS • Check your phone’s memory available as it might be full • Contact your network operator to check service availability and check MMS parameters (see page 40) • Verify the server center number or your MMS profile with your operator • The server center may be satu
