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Introduction ................................ Table of contents TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this cellphone. Safety and use...................................................................... 6 General information ......................................................... 11 1 Your cellphone ............................................................. 13 Power media applications - Music player & Radio 1.1 1.2 2 - Video & Streaming The 2.
6 Email ............................................................................. 32 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 7 Instant messaging ........................................................ 34 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 8 Access ..................................................................................................34 Open a Palringo account online ....................................................34 Sign in/Sign out .....................................................................
17 Others ........................................................................... 67 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 Calendar ..............................................................................................67 Calculator ............................................................................................67 Notes....................................................................................................68 Tasks ..................................................................
Over 55°C the legibility of the cellphone’s display may be impaired, though this is temporary and not serious. Do not open or attempt to repair your cellphone yourself. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your cellphone. Do not paint it. Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates and are compatible with your cellphone model (see Accessories List, page 83).
• RADIO WAVES: THIS CELLPHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your cellphone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
General information .................. • Internet address: www.alcatel-mobilephones.com • Hot Line Number: In the United States, call 877-702-3444 for technical support. On our Internet site, you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section. You can also contact us by e-mail to ask any questions you may have. An electronic version of this user guide is available in English and other languages according to availability on our server: www.alcatelmobilephones.
1 1.1 Your cellphone ......................
Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl + + + + Delete Delete Delete Delete B: M: P: J: a a a a Activate/Deactivate Bluetooth Access Music player Access Profiles Access Java applications 1.2 Main screen icons (1) Battery charge level Vibrate alert: your cellphone vibrates, but does not ring or beep with the exception of the alarm (see page 58). contact (in Directory/Call memory) message (in Inbox/Outbox…) file (in File manager) note (in Notes) Bluetooth status (Blue - Activated).
Memory card scanning completed. SIM card missing. Line switching (1): indicates the selected line. GPRS connection status (Blue - Activated). 2 Getting started ..................... 2.1 Set-up Removing or installing the back cover EDGE attached. EDGE connecting. Shown only in no ciphering mode while calling, sending/receiving SMS. Music player active. Message receipt in progress. Installing or removing the battery Sending a message.
Inserting or removing the SIM card (1) You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. • Charging may take about 20 minutes to start if the battery is flat. • Be careful not to force the plug into the socket. • Make sure the battery is correctly inserted before connecting the charger. • The mains socket must be near to the cellphone and easily accessible (avoid electric extension cables). • When using your cellphone for the first time, charge the battery fully (approximately 3 hours).
If cell broadcast messages are displayed, use the key to browse through them or press the right softkey to return to the main screen. While the cellphone is searching for a network, "Searching/Emergency" will be displayed. In the power on screen, you also have access to the functions of "Radio", "Camera", "Music player", etc. even if there is no SIM card inserted. 2.3 Power off your cellphone Hold down the key from the main screen. 3 Calls....................................... 3.
3.3 Receiving a call 3.4 When you receive an incoming call, press the up using the key. key to talk and then hang icon is displayed, the vibrator is activated and there is no If the ringtone. If the icon is displayed, the cellphone neither rings nor vibrates. Available functions key to use your directory, diary, short During a call, press the messages etc. without losing your caller.
3.5 Conference calls (1) Your cellphone allows you to talk to several people at the same time (up to five). If you are on a double call, press "Options" and select "Conference" then confirm with the key. If a third call comes in, answer it by pressing the key and speak with your new caller. This caller becomes a member of the conference if you press "Options" . and select "Add to conference", and then confirm by pressing disconnects the current call.
5 5.2 Messages ....................... You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this cellphone. MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations and sounds to other compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses. The MMS function can only be used if the service is provided by your operator, and if your contract includes the MMS option and if all the parameters for MMS have been entered (see page 31). 5.1 Inbox All received messages (read and unread) are stored in the same Inbox.
Group unread message 5.8 Unread messages will always be positioned above the read messages. All draft messages. Timer send 5.9 Drafts Archive Schedule a SMS/MMS to be sent out at predefined time (Create SMS/ MMSÆAdd numberÆOptions/Timer send). A library to store messages. Multi-mark 5.10 Empty folder (1) (2) Mark/Unmark file(s) for further operations: Move to archive , Send , Delete. Delete all messages in "Inbox/Outbox/Sent/Drafts…". 5.11 Templates 5.
Preferred storage • Select default message storage, SIM or cellphone. Preferred bearer • Bearer preference. 5.12.2 Multimedia messages Edit • Set edit mode, image size and signature. Sending • Set the values for validity period, Read report, etc. Retrieve • Set the values for Home network, Roaming network, etc. Edit profiles • Follow the same procedure as for setting your WAP connection. Memory status • Memory used on the cellphone. 5.12.
6.3 Inbox 7 Folder of all received Emails. 6.4 Outbox Sent Folder of all sent Emails. 6.6 (1) Palringo Instant messaging (IM) allows you to chat with other people using Palringo account. You can also connect to other popular IM services through Palringo, like Yahoo, AIM, GG, ICQ, Google talk, iChat etc. Please note that the services may be upgraded depending on your client version. Folder of all unsent Emails. 6.5 Instant messaging ....... 7.1 Drafts Access Folder of all draft Emails.
7.4 Add service Various services (Yahoo, Google, ICQ etc.) can be added by "Menu\ Services\Add Service". 8 Directory ....................... 7.5 8.1 Consulting your directory Chat To start a chat, select one online contact, then "Menu\Private chat". Type a text message, then press /left softkey to send. During chat, you can also exchange voice or photo messages with your community. 7.6 To access the Directory from the main screen, press the press the key and select the icon from the menu.
Sending Vcard via Bluetooth 8.3 Selecting the Vcard you wish to transfer ("Options\Send vCard\By Bluetooth"). From the list of names in SIM directory, General directory or Group you may access the following options: Making the call View key once the name is selected. If several numbers are Press the associated with the name to be called, you must first choose the number key. Press the from the list (Mobile, Home, Office, etc.) using the key to make the call.
Set ringtone • Customize the ringtone of incoming call for the contact in "My favorite". Send vCard • Exchange data via SMS, MMS, Email, Bluetooth or save to memory card. Reset • Reset the contacts in "Most called". Associate/ Not associate • Sets whether or not the entry in a group will be updated if the original entry in the SIM or General directory is changed. Directory manage • Default storage Set default storage to store new contacts.
Beep duration 9.4 • You can activate or cancel the beep emitted during a call with a specified frequency (enter the frequency and confirm by ). Call settings • International calls • Outgoing international calls are barred. • International except home • Outgoing international calls except those to your country of subscription are barred. Incoming calls • The following configurations are possible: (1) • All calls • All incoming calls are barred.
10 Media applications ............. 10.1 Music player ................................................ Access this feature from the main menu by selecting "Music player". You will have full flexibility of managing music both on your cellphone and memory card. You can have access to your music files through one of the following: All songs • Contains all songs both on cellphone memory and memory card.
10.3 Video player................................................. Available options: Contains all video clips both in cellphone and memory card and enables you to Play, Set as contact ID, Mark/Unmark, Send (by MMS, Email, or Bluetooth), Delete, Delete all, Rename, Sort (by name, type, time or size) and to Download/Capture new video clips. Channel list • Open the list of saved stations. Save channel • Save the current tuned station to the "Channel list".
11 Internet............................... 11.1 My friends (1) ................................................ 11.3.6 Offline pages Pages available for offline viewing. 11.3.7 Service inbox Store WAP push messages. It migrates self-contained sub-trees of the websites to let you stay in touch with your friends by flicking through Bebo, Friendster, Hi5, Myspace, etc. 11.3.8 Settings Customize your browser preferences. 11.2 Opera (1) .......................................................
Update all Refresh all feeds. Enable/Disable Activate auto-update or not to all feeds. all auto-update Settings Select a regular interval to retrieve updates automatically, set to show images or not, as well as a network account to connect to. Send Share a feed with your friend by sending it by SMS, MMS or Email. 11.6 Facebook...................................................... Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them.
12 Entertainment ................... To avoid character corruption, please ensure that the encoding format is correct (Global settings or Settings\Encoding format). 12.1 Fun............................................................. 12.3 Java .............................................................. 12.1.1 Stopwatch 12.3.1 Launch an application The stopwatch is a simple application for measuring time with the possibility to register several results and suspend/resume measurement.
13 Camera ........................ Your cellphone is fitted with a camera for taking photos and shooting videos that you can use in different ways: - store them in your "File manager\My creations". - send them in a multimedia message (MMS) to a cellphone or an email address. - send them directly by Email or Bluetooth. - customize your main screen (see page 71). - select them as incoming call image to a contact in your directory. - transfer them by data cable or microSD card to your computer.
From the photo shot screen, press the "Options" softkey not only to access: "Image size", "Capture mode", "Quality", "Timer", "Banding", "Night mode", "Exposure Value", "White balance", "Color mode", "Add frame", but also following ones: • Go to "File manager\My creations" for viewing the photos you have taken. Storage • You may choose saving location if MicroSD card is inserted. Access Video • Access Video recording mode. Restore default • Return all settings to default values. Hotkeys • List all hotkeys.
When you enter the "Video" function, your are in Framing mode. Use the cellphone screen as a viewfinder and press the "Options" softkey for the settings of White balance, Exposure Value, Night mode, Banding, Quality, Record duration, Record audio, Encode format, Color mode, Storage, Access Camera, Hotkeys, to access the "File manager/My videos", and to restore default value. 14 Profiles ....................... With this menu, you may personalize ringtones for different events and environments. 13.3.
14.2 Meeting Activate it, your cellphone vibrates when new event coming, but neither rings nor beeps except for the alarms. 15 File manager ............... You will have access to all audio and visual files stored in cellphone or memory card in File manager. 14.3 Outdoor It is a profile designed for outdoor users who require louder ringtones. 15.1 My audios Choose an audio for an incoming call, a message alert, power on/off ringtone or an alarm and scheduler. 14.
15.3 My videos Insert the memory card: The "My videos" album contains all video clips recorded by the user, originally embedded in the cellphone and downloaded to the cellphone or memory card. 15.4 My creations This feature stores all the photos captured by your cellphone. In addition, you can use "Mark" function, to select multiple files. 15.5 Unknown files Store files of unsupported format. 15.6 Available options Ebook A bookshelf contains the electronic books (.txt and .pdb file only). 15.
Delete Set as Modify Mark/Unmark Mark/Unmark all Download Rename Sort Move to phone/ memory card Properties Activate Copy to phone/ memory card • Delete the audio/image/video selected (not applicable for embedded items). • - ImageÆwallpaper, screen saver, switch ON/OFF, assign it to a contact. - SoundÆringtone, message beep, switch ON/OFF, assign it to a contact. - VideoÆassign it to a contact as a contact ring tone and contact ID. • Modify an image . • Mark/Unmark a tick on a file for further operation.
16 Bluetooth™ Available functions (1) ............ Access this feature by pressing to enter the main menu, then selecting "Bluetooth". To use your cellphone with a Bluetooth device, you need to proceed in two steps: - Pair and register the device to your cellphone, - Select it to use hands-free communication. Only one Bluetooth audio device (your Bluetooth headset or your Bluetooth car kit) can be connected during the communication.
17 Others.................................. 17.1 Calendar ..................................................... Once you enter this menu from the main menu, there is a monthly-view calendar for you to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. Days with events entered will be marked in color. Available options: Create • Create an appointment. View today's appointments • See today's appointments. List all appointments • See all the created appointments.
17.5 Clock............................................................. 17.6 Converter..................................................... 17.5.1 Alarm 17.6.1 Unit converter You can use the Weight and Length conversion by selecting the unit you wish , then press to input the digits. Finally confirm with to convert via key or left softkey. Your cellphone has a built-in alarm clock with a snooze feature. You can set up to five separate alarms and choose whether or not the alarm should repeat.
18 Settings ........................ Appointment reminder (On/Off) All appointments will be sorted by due date in Calendar, and the foremost one will be displayed/hidden on main screen as a reminder. From the main menu, select the menu icon and select the function of your choice in order to customize your cellphone. Any displayed events (incoming call, SMS/MMS, news, weather, appointments etc.) can be accessed directly by pressing keys to select, then confirm with key. 18.1 Display 18.1.
18.2 Languages 18.7 Keypad (1) Display language for messages (select using ). The "Automatic" option selects the language according to the home network (if available). 18.3 Clamshell Softkeys & Navigation keys These keys have predefined functions, which vary from one model to another (operator services, games access, or Games & Applications ...).You can customize them, assigning the functions, numbers from directory and URL you wish to each key. (1) 18.3.
• Reorder The order of the shortcuts can be varied as you wish. Access "Edit\ keys to the desired Reorder", select the application, and press destination, then confirm with left softkey and save by selecting "Done". • Add/Delete • Allows the cellphone to be "locked" so that it can only dial certain numbers, or numbers with certain prefixes. To activate this function, PIN2 code is mandatory. 18.10 Network (1) You can add or delete an item via "Edit\Add" or "Edit\Delete".
the most of your 19 Making cellphone ............................. input mode/character 20 Latin table .................................. 19.1 PC suite To write messages, there are two writing methods: • Normal • Predictive with the eZi mode You can download software upgrade for free from the website. The PC suite includes: - Backup/restore • You can backup the important data in your cellphone and restore them when needed. - GPRS Modem • Use your cellphone to connect PC to the internet.
Symbol table Short press the key to display the symbols table; the cursor is positioned in the center. Use the navigation key to move it and the key to select. Navigation key: Key : : Validate the word Press once: input a top-half character. : Previous/next word Press twice: top-half characters inputting mode. : Page up/down Del key Caps key : Short keypress: delete one by one. : In eZi predictive mode: Switch among lowercase, initcap, and uppercase. Long keypress: delete all.
20 Warranty ............................. Your cellphone is warranted against any defect which may occur in conditions of normal use during the warranty period of twelve (12) months (1) from the date of purchase as shown on your original invoice. Batteries (2) and accessories sold with your cellphone are also warranted against any defect which may occur during the first six (6) months (1) from the date of purchase as shown on your original invoice.
22 Accessories (1) ....................... The latest generation of Alcatel GSM cellphones offers a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the cellphone 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. 23 Troubleshooting ..................
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.
"No service" is displayed • You are outside of the network coverage area I have already entered 3 incorrect PIN codes • Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key) I am unable to connect my cellphone to my computer • Install first of all Alcatel's PC suite • Use "Install the connection" and perform the installation • Check that your computer meets the requirements for Alcatel's PC Suite installation I am unable to download new files • Check for free space • Delete some fil
