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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Getting started ......5 Set up ..........5 Power on your phone ....11 Power off your phone ....11 2 Your mobile ....... 12 Keys ........... 12 Status bar icons ......16 3 Making a call ......17 Placing a call ........
  • Page 4 8 FM radio........39 9 Camera ........43 Camera ..........43 Video ..........45 10 Alarm .......... 47 11 Tools ..........49 11.1 Calculator ......... 50 11.2 Calendar ........... 50 11.3 Notes ..........50 11.4 My files ..........50 11.5 Bluetooth ......... 50 11.6 Services ..........
  • Page 5 14 Making the most of your mobile ......... 64 15 Latin input mode ...... 66 Safety and use ........ 67 General information ...... 81 Telephone warranty ...... 83 Troubleshooting ......86 English - CJA1GK0ALAAA...
  • Page 6 This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 2.0 W/kg. he specific maximum www.sar-tick.com SAR values can be found on page 75 of this user guide. When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 0.5 cm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started ..Set up Removing or installing the back cover...
  • Page 8 Installing or removing the battery Insert and click the battery into place, then close the phone cover. Unclip the cover, then remove the battery.
  • Page 9 Inserting or removing the SIM card You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls.
  • Page 10 Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the card, press and slide it out.
  • Page 11 Inserting or removing the SD card...
  • Page 12 Charging the battery The phone can be charged in the following ways: To charge the phone, you can place the cradle charging connector of the phone to the cradle, then connect battery charger to the cradle and plug into the socket.

  • Page 13: Power On Your Phone

    Connect battery charger to your phone and plug into the socket 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 • ...

  • Page 14: Your Mobile

    Your mobile ..Keys Torch Headset connector     Menu/ Select/Call   Direction key Back/End call Voicemail  ...
  • Page 15 Assistance (SOS) key Camera Torch key Lock key...
  • Page 16 From Idle screen Press: Access Main •  menu Call key Pick up/Send a call •  Press: Enter Call log •  (From Idle screen) Press: End a call •  Return to the Idle screen Delete character (In Edit mode) Press and hold: Power • ...

  • Page 17: Speed Dial

    From Idle screen Press: * •  In Edit mode: Press: Change input •  methods Press and hold: Access •  input method list From Idle screen Press: # •  Press and hold: Access •  speed dial In Edit mode Press: (space) • ...

  • Page 18: Status Bar Icons

    Status bar icons Battery charge level. Call forwarding activated. Alarm or appointments programmed. Level of network reception. Roaming. SMS unread. Silence mode. Missed calls. Vibration alert. Headset mode. The icons and illustrations in this guide are provided for informational purposes only.

  • Page 19: Making A Call

    Bluetooth status GPRS connection status Making a call ..Placing a call Dial the desired number then press key to place the call. If you make a mistake, press key to delete the incorrect digits.
  • Page 20 You can also make a call from your call log: First, press key from Idle screen to access the call log and choose the contact you want to dial, then select Options. Then select Call. If you want to make a call from Cantacts\ phonebook, select...
  • Page 21 Select Contacts from main menu: Choose the contact you want to dial, then select Options; finally, select Call.
  • Page 22 To hang up the call, press the (Select End). Making an emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and press the send key to make an emergency call. This works even without a SIM card and without typing the PIN code.

  • Page 23: Calling Your Voicemail

    Calling your voicemail To access your voicemail, hold down key. To edit your voicemail, s e l e c t   M e s s a g e s\Vo i c e m a i l \ Options\Edit, then you can edit the voicemail name and number.

  • Page 24: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a call When you receive an incoming call, press the key to talk and then hang up using the key. Select Options\Answer to pick up the call. If the icon is displayed, vibration is activated and no ringtone will play.

  • Page 25: During A Call

    Rejecting a call Press the key once. Select Reject to reject the call. During a call During a call, following options are available: Handfree (Options\Handfree) •  HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility) •  You can adjust the sound level during a call by using the up/down or side key.
  • Page 26 Move the handset away from your ear while using the "H-free" option because the amplified volume might cause hearing damage. Handling two calls Answering a second call (ensure •  that "Call waiting" is activated, see page 56).

  • Page 27: Assistance (Sos)

    Assistance (SOS) ....SOS Contacts To add an SOS number to your SOS contacts, please select Assistance\ Contact list and press Edit, then you can edit your SOS numbers. SOS Message From the main menu select Settings\ Assistance\Message to create an SOS message.

  • Page 28: Menu Screen

    Menu screen ..Access main menu Press from the Idle screen to enter the main menu. The main menu can be used to select your favourites by pressing in the left or right direction.

  • Page 29: Access Submenu

    Access submenu Access submenus in the phone by pressing upwards or downwards from the main menu.

  • Page 30: Contacts

    Contacts ..... Consulting your contacts You can access this function by selecting Contacts from the main menu. Searching for a contact You can search for a contact by typing the initial of their name. Subsequent letters may be added to refine the search.

  • Page 31: Adding A Contact

    Adding a contact You can add a new contact to phone or SIM card by pressing OK, and select New to enter the "New contact" screen. First, press from Idle screen to access Contacts and select OK. Secondly, select New.
  • Page 32 Thirdly, you can choose to add the new contact to phone or SIM card. Finally, edit the name and numbers and save them.

  • Page 33: Delete A Contact

    Delete a contact Select the contact you want to delete and press to select Options. Then select Delete to remove the contact.

  • Page 34: Available Options

    Available options From the contact list, you can access the following options: View View the selected contact. Call Make a call to the selected contact. Send message Send an SMS/MMS to a contact you selected from Contacts. Edit Modify the contents of a file: name, etc.

  • Page 35: Delete All

    Settings Copy all •  Copy all contacts to phone or SIM card. Delete all •  Delete all contacts to phone or SIM card. Display mode •  Select to display contacts in "SIM", "Phone" or "Phone and SIM". Memory status •  View used and available space in phone and SIM card.

  • Page 36: Messages

    Messages .... Write message From the Message screen select OK\ New to create a text/multimedia message.
  • Page 37 How to type a message: You can enter text using normal or predictive text input. To set your desired text input, select Options\ Input method. For normal text input, press a number key, 2-9, repeatedly until the desired character is displayed. If the next letter your want is located on the same key as the present one, wait until the cursor is displayed.
  • Page 38 Example: For “alcatel”, press on the following keys: --> alcatel. To insert a punctuation mark or special character, press key. If you want to delete the already typed letters or symbols press delete them one by one.

  • Page 39: Read Message

    Read message From the Message screen select OK\Inbox read text/ multimedia message. How to read a message: If a message comes, a notification will be shown in the idle screen. Press View to read it or press Cancle to keep it unread. If you want to view all the messages received or sent, select Messages\ Inbox\Outbox\Sent.

  • Page 40: Settings

    Settings Text message •  You can set validity period, message type, sent on/off, etc. Memory status •  Show memory used on the phone and SIM card. Text msg.counter •  Record send and receive text messages. Save sent message •  You can set whether to save the message has been sent.

  • Page 41: Fm Radio

    FM radio ..... Your phone is equipped with a radio functionality. You can use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels. You can listen to it while running other applications. First, to turn on the radio, select FM radio from main menu.
  • Page 42 Then, search channel selecting OK\Options\Auto search (when using this function for the first time). Stations will automatically saved to Channel list, and you can select one. How to choose the existed channel: a. From the FM radio main screen: Scroll up/down key to change the channel.
  • Page 43 How to add a new channel: Options\Channel list\ Select <Empty>\Edit after entering FM Radio, and edit the Channel name and Frequency, then select Save. Finally, to turn off the radio, please select "Options\Turn off".
  • Page 44 Available options: Turn off Turn off the FM radio Channel list Open the list of saved stations. Save channel Save the current tuned station to the "Channel list". Auto search Start auto search and stations will be automatically saved to "Channel list".

  • Page 45: Camera

    Camera ....Camera 9.1.1 Take a photo, save or delete The screen acts as the viewfinder. Position the object or landscape in the viewfinder and press to take the image and the images will be automatically saved. If you don’t want it, you may directly delete it.

  • Page 46: White Balance

    Image setting You can set image size and quality. •  White balance Select your preferred filter to •  capture scenes. Storage You may choose saving location if •  microSD card is inserted. Restore default Return all settings to default values. • ...

  • Page 47: Video

    Video 9.2.1 Framing mode When you enter the "Video" function through "Camera\Options\ Access video", you are in Framing mode. Use the mobile screen as a viewfinder and press "Options" for the settings of Quality, Night mode, Record audio, Color mode, EV, Storage, to Access camera and "Videos".
  • Page 48 9.2.3 Further operations after shooting a video After shooting a video, you can choose to send your video by MMS, Bluetooth or go to "Tools\Videos" to view it. In the list of "My videos", press "Options" to rename the video, set as power on/off screen, etc.

  • Page 49: Alarm

    Alarm ....Your mobile phone has a built-in alarm clock with a snooze feature. You can set up your alarm by selecting Alarm\ OK\Edit from main menu.
  • Page 50 You can set up your time when •  you access above Alarm screen, select Edit to set the repeat time, snooze intervals, Alert type, and Alarm tone Repeat You may select Once (default)/ Everyday/Days to your preference. Snooze The alarm will repeat at regular intervals.

  • Page 51: Tools

    Tools ....When you enter this menu, press OK to select your preferences in the Calculator, following features: Calendar, Notes, files, Bluetooth, Services.

  • Page 52: Calculator

    11.1 Calculator Enter a number, select the type of operation and enter the second number, press Equal to display the result. 11.2 Calendar Once you enter this menu, there is a monthly-view calendar for you to check date. 11.3 Notes You can add text that needs to be recorded.

  • Page 53: Services

    11.6 Services Contact your network operator to check service availability. Media ....When you enter this menu, press OK to select your preferences in the following features: Games, Music, Images, Videos.

  • Page 54: Games

    12.1 Games There are Ninja up, Sky Gift, Danger Dash, Nitro Racing in this menu. 12.2 Music You can play the songs you prefer in the list. 12.3 Images You can select an image or a photo as wallpaper, power on/off screen. 12.4 Videos When access to this feature, you...

  • Page 55: Settings

    Settings .... From main menu, select Settings\OK and access the function of your choice in order to customise your telephone.

  • Page 56: Phone Settings

    13.1 Phone settings To modify the Phone settings, select Phone setting and you will see Time and date, Schedule power on/off, Language, Input method, Display, Flight mode, LCD backlight. Time and Date Allows you to have settings of local city, date and time, including 12/24h format.
  • Page 57 Please see chapter "Latin input mode", page 66. In addition to the specific characters table for Cyrillic, Chinese, other data input modes are also available in your telephone. This feature allows you to write short messages and add names with special characters to your contacts.

  • Page 58: Sound

    sound mode from Normal mode, Silent, Vibration. 13.3 Call settings You can activate/deactivate Auto redial, Call time reminder, Answer mode. Auto redial You can activate or deactivate the automatic callback of your party for calls that do not get through the first time.
  • Page 59 Activate/Deactivate the notification of a second incoming call by a beep. Call divert Call forwarding You can activate, cancel or verify the status of the call forwarding to the voicemail or to a specified number. The following configurations are possible: Unconditional: systematic • ...

  • Page 60: Line Switching

    International voice calls •  Outgoing international calls are barred. International voice calls except •  to home Outgoing international calls except those to your country of subscription are barred. Incoming calls The following configurations are possible: All voice calls •  All incoming calls are barred. Voice call when roaming • ...

  • Page 61: Assistance

    You can select Line1 ad Line2. 13.4 Assistance Refer to "Assistance (SOS)", page 25. 13.5 Network You can access this feature to set and select your preferred network and search mode. 13.5.1 Network selection Preferred network List of networks to which you • ...

  • Page 62: When Needed

    13.5.2 GPRS connection When needed GPRS mode active depending on •  requirements. Always GPRS mode continuously active. •  13.5.3 GPRS international roaming GPRS data services can be used while roaming overseas. Depending on network availability.

  • Page 63: Connectivity

    13.6 Connectivity A set of profile settings for data account, multimedia message and weather. 13.7 Security You can protect your phone by activating and changing the PIN and password, its initial one is 1234.The feature also allows you to lock your phone by activating the PIN2 of Fixed dial number.
  • Page 64 Fixed dial number 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. Change PIN Change PIN code. Change PIN2 A protection code for certain SIM card features (Billing/Cost/FDN, etc.) will be requested if you attempt to access it, if the code is activated.

  • Page 65: Regulatory & Safety

    13.8 Regulatory & Safety View your phone information, such as Product model, Manufacturer name, Manufacturer address, IMEI, CU Reference, etc. 13.9 Restore default Make the phone’s settings recover to its default value. End-user data will not be erased. Enter its default password 1234 to confirm to restore and reboot.

  • Page 66: Making The Most Of Your

    Mobile Upgrade Using Mobile Upgrade tool you can update your phone’s software from your PC. Download Mobile Upgrade from alcatel website (www.alcatel-mobile.com) and install it on your PC. Launch the tool and update your phone by following the step by step instructions (refer to the User Guide provided together with the tool).
  • Page 67 All personal information will be permanently lost following the update process. Supported Operating Systems Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7.

  • Page 68: Latin Input Mode

    Latin input mode ....There are two text entry methods that can be used to write messages: Normal: this mode allows you to •  type a text by choosing a letter or a sequence of characters. Predictive with the eZi mode: this • ...

  • Page 69: Safety And Use

    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 herein. •...

  • Page 70: Conditions Of Use

    • CONDITIONS OF USE: You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimise its performance. Switch the phone off before boarding an aircraft. Switch the phone off when you are in health care facilities, except in designated areas. As with many other types of equipment now in regular use, mobile telephones can interfere with other electrical or electronic devices, or...
  • Page 71 Always handle your phone with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place. Do not allow your phone to be exposed to adverse weather or environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc). The manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature range is -10°C to +55°C.
  • Page 72 Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, or when playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a...
  • Page 73 When you play games on your phone, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Follow the instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorders. PROTECT YOUR HEARING To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high...
  • Page 74 • PRIVACY: Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your mobile phone regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with your mobile telephone. Pursuant to such laws and regulations, it may be strictly forbidden to take photographs and/or to record the voices of other people or any of their personal attributes, and...
  • Page 75 - Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household rubbish or store it at temperatures above 60°C. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose for which it was designed. Never use damaged batteries or those not recommended by TCL Communication Ltd and/or its affiliates.

  • Page 76: Radio Waves

    CAUTION: RISK EXPLOSION BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS • CHARGERS Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C to 40°C. The chargers designed for your mobile phone meet with the standard for safety of information technology equipment and office equipment use.
  • Page 77 The highest SAR values under the ICNIRP guidelines for this device model are: 2008G/2008D: Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded. Head SAR 0.461...
  • Page 78 During use, the actual SAR values for this device are usually well below the values stated above. This is because, for purposes of system efficiency and to minimize interference on the network, the operating power of your mobile device is automatically decreased when full power is not needed for the call.
  • Page 79 For more information you can go to www.alcatel-mobile.com Additional information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the following site: http:/ /www.who.int/peh-emf. Your telephone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should avoid touching it or degrading it.
  • Page 80 Please note by using the device some of your personal data may be shared with the main device. It is under your own responsibility to protect your own personal data, not to share with it with any unauthorised devices or third party devices connected to yours.
  • Page 81 Note that any data shared with TCL Communication Ltd. is stored in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. For these purposes TCL Communication Ltd. implements maintains appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect all personal data, for example against unauthorised or unlawful processing and accidental loss or destruction of or damage to such personal data whereby the measures shall provide a level of security that is...
  • Page 82 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Ltd and its affiliates is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. alcatel 2008 Bluetooth Declaration ID D022118...

  • Page 83: General Information

    General information ... Internet address: www.alcatel-mobile.com • Hot Line Number: see "TCL Communication • Services" leaflet or go to our Internet site. Manufacturer: TCL Communication Ltd. • Address: Flat/RM 1910-12A, Block 3, • China HongKong City, 33 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
  • Page 84 Directive 1999/5/EC. The entire copy of the Declaration of Conformity for your telephone can be obtained through our website: www.alcatel-mobile.com. Protection against theft Your telephone is identified by an IMEI (phone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the phone’s memory.

  • Page 85: Telephone Warranty

    Telephone warranty ... Your phone is warranted against any defect or malfunctioning which may occur in conditions of normal use during the warranty period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase as shown on your original invoice. Batteries and accessories sold with your phone are also warranted against any defect which may occur during the first six (6)
  • Page 86 If the defect is confirmed, your phone or part thereof will be either replaced or repaired, as appropriate. Repaired Phone and accessories are entitled to a one (1) month warranty for the same defect. Repair or replacement may be carried out using reconditioned components offering equivalent functionality.
  • Page 87 5) Inclement weather, lightning, fire, humidity, infiltration of liquids or foods, chemical phones, download of files, crash, high voltage, corrosion, oxidation… Your phone will not be repaired in case labels or serial numbers (IMEI) have been removed or altered. There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty provided by your country or jurisdiction.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ..Before contacting the service centre, you are advised to follow the instructions below: • Y ou are advised to fully charge ( ) the battery for optimal operation. • A void storing large amounts of data in your phone as this may affect its performance.
  • Page 89 Data Format to reset the phone or Mobile Upgrade to upgrade software My phone can't charge properly • M ake sure you are using an alcatel battery and the charger from the box • M ake sure your battery is inserted properly and clean the battery contact if it’s dirty.
  • Page 90 My phone can't connect to a network or “No service” is displayed • T ry connecting in another location • V erify the network coverage with your operator • C heck with your operator that your SIM card is valid •...
  • Page 91 • M ake sure you have not barred outgoing calls • M ake sure that your phone is not in flight mode Unable to receive incoming calls • M ake sure your phone is switched on and connected to a network (check for overloaded or unavailable network) •...
  • Page 92 C heck with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service • M ake sure this feature does not require an alcatel accessory When I select a number from my contacts, the number can't be dialed •...
  • Page 93 I can't access my voicemail • M ake sure your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered in "Messages\ Voicemail" • T ry later if the network is busy The flickering icon is displayed on my standby screen • Y ou have saved too many short messages on your SIM card;...

  • Page 94: All Rights Reserved

    M ake sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users • M ake sure that the two phones are within Bluetooth’s detection range alcatel is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent and is used under license by TCL Communication Ltd All rights reserved ©...

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