VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 3 10. Call services..............42 Safety and Use ......10.1 Voicemail....................42 10.2 Call memory ..................42 We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. The manufacturer 10.3 Call settings ..................43 disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use 10.4 Select network ..................45 contrary to the instructions contained in this manual.
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Use only Alcatel batteries, battery chargers, and accessories that are compatible with your phone These collection points are accessible free of charge. All products with this sign must be brought model (see page 55).TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates disclaim any liability for to these collection points.
E157a, 0.96 W/Kg for O T -E158a, 1.42 W/Kg for OT-E159a, 0.97 W/Kg for OT-E252a, 1.4W/Kg OT-E256a and for use close to body is 0.64 W/Kg for OT-E157a, 1.23 W/Kg for OT-E158a, 0.61 W/Kg for OT-E159a,1.07 W/Kg for OT-E252a, 0.57 W/Kg for OT-E256a. While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they meet the govern- ment requirement for RF exposure.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 9 Protection against theft Your mobile ......Your cellphone has an identification number called IMEI (phone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the product’s memory. We recommend that you note this number the first time you use your Keys in idle mode telephone by entering *, #, 0, 6, # and keep it in a safe place.
Add a word (long keypress) in edition mode Options / Menu / Confirm Display a message received Scroll next word in predictive mode (short keypress) Insert letters (short keypress) or digits (long keypress) in edition mode OT-E157a/158a/252a. OT-E159a/256a. Except OT-E159a/256a.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 13 Main screen icons Getting started ....Battery charge level. Vibrator mode: your phone vibrates (but the alarms and low Set-up battery sound will be played anyway). Inserting the SIM Card Silence mode: your phone neither rings, beeps nor vibrates (but You must insert your SIM card in order to use your phone.To insert your the alarms and low battery sound will be played anyway).
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• Before using your phone for the first time, fully charge your battery (approximately 3 hours). Only use Alcatel chargers.We recommend charging the battery once a day so that the phone operates at an optimum level. You are advised to fully charge the battery (...
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 17 OT -E159a/256a OT -E159a/256a Calls ........ Making a call Dial the desired number then press the key to place the call.To hang up, press the key. If you make a mistake, press the right softkey once to remove the last digit. Press and hold the key to delete all the digits.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 19 Calling a number from the directory Receiving a call Press the key to access the directory. Select the desired phone number When you have an incoming call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and press (see “Directory” on page 29). depending on the parameters chosen.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 21 Available functions during the call Call waiting You can access the following options during a call by pressing the left If a second call comes in while you are on line, you will be notified by a softkey: tone and the backlight.You can then accept the call by pressing the key.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 23 Directory: Menu ........Access/create directory files and make calls from your directory. Msges: Accessing the menu Read, write and send your SMS. View your messages in your inbox, outbox.Adjust the settings and activate/deactivate SMS CB From the main screen, press the left softkey, the menu is displayed as a list message reception.
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VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 25 Call services: • DIRECTORY • MSGES Access functions such as: voicemail number, call memory, call - View - Create settings, network, forward and call barring. - Create - Inbox • SIM directory Games: - Outbox Play the 2 games embedded in your telephone.
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VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 27 - Call settings • SETTINGS • GAMES • SOUNDS • Minute alert - Mode - Clock - Russia • Call waiting • Time/Date • Ringtone - Bricks • Auto redial • Vibrator • Time format •...
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 29 Consulting your directory (“View”) Directory ......From the main screen, select “Directory” then “View” to access the list of your contacts.The names are sorted in alphabetical order. The directory allows you to store phone numbers and names (or files) 5.2.1 Available options in the contacts list either in the SIM memory and/or the phone memory.You may store up to...
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 31 5.2.3 Caller group Messages ......You can group together names by category (family, lover, friends, office, business, other) and select a special ringtone. For each group, you can From your telephone, you can read, write, send and receive SMS messages select the following options: and share them with other mobiles.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 33 Symbols • Add symbols. Reply • Reply to the sender of the message by SMS. • Switch to numeric mode. Delete • Delete the message. T9 help • Help menu for the predictive mode. Forward •...
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 35 Settings Sounds ......You can change the message settings: Service Ctre • The phone number of your operator’s service From the main screen, press the left softkey to access the menu then centre (it may be provided automatically). select the icon and select one of the following options in order to Email centre...
Change the black and white effect of your screen. Screensaver Activate or deactivate this mode to save the battery. The screen will be dark, sharing only time/network/battery information. Contrast Set the contrast of your telephone by choosing one of the 5 levels proposed. OT-E252a/256a only. OT-E157a/158a/159a only.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 39 Phone code: Settings ......A telephone protection code will be requested each time the phone is switched on if this code is activated. Clock FDN: Set time and date, time format, date format, display (show or hide the This feature allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set of clock).
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 41 Answer mode Call services ....Keypad answer - Send key: answer the incoming call by pressing the key. 10.1 Voicemail - Auto>headset: when the headset is plugged in, calls will be answered Call or modify the number of your voicemail. If no voicemail number is set, directly.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 43 10.3 Call settings Calls cost - Remain. credit • Display the remaining credit. Minute alert - Unit cost • Enter the currency and Telecom unit. Activate/cancel the sounding of a beep during a call. - Max. credit •...
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 45 10.4 Select network 10.5 Call forward (“Forward”) Automatic This function enables you to activate/cancel or check the call forwarding of the incoming calls of voice/fax/data calls to the voicemail or any The phone automatically selects one of the networks available in the area. specified number (enter the number or select the name and confirm with the left softkey).The following options are available: Manual...
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 47 10.6 Call barring Games......Outgoing calls • All outgoing calls are barred. International • Outgoing international calls are barred. 11.1 Russia Int. but home • Outgoing international calls except those to your country of subscription are barred. The aim of this game is to make as many complete lines of bricks as possible.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 49 Key functions: Tools ........ move left, shoot first ball move right, shoot first ball 12.1 Alarms shoot the ball Your telephone has an alarm facility.When the alarm rings, you can either right softkey context menu snooze the alarm by pressing the left softkey “Snooze”.
VLE5_UM_USA-13-07-05 13/07/05 10:18 Page 51 The predictive mode allows you to type your messages more quickly Character table ....without the need to press the same key several times. Simply press once the key corresponding to the letter you need, and the phone will suggest the most common words from the dictionary.
13/07/05 10:18 Page 53 6) modifications, alterations, or repairs carried out by parties not authorized by TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates, the dealer or the approved maintenance center, Telephone warranty ..7) use of the equipment for a purpose other than that for which it was designed,...
My mobile phone turns off by itself • Check that your keypad is locked when you are not using your mobile phone Only use your telephone with Alcatel batteries, chargers and • Check the battery charge level accessories compatible with your model.
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Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service SIM card error • Check to be sure this feature does not require an Alcatel accessory. • Make sure the SIM card was correctly inserted (see page 14) •...