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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this cellphone. Desktop • Convenient at-a-glance view of Widget applications • Menu shortcuts for quick access • Neat organization of applications along any edge Power media applications • Music player &...
  • Page 3 Inbox ...37 Outbox ...37 Sent ...37 Drafts ...37 Available options ...38 Palringo ... 39 Access ...39 Open a Palringo account online Sign in/Sign out ...39 Add service ...40 Chat ...40 Contacts ...40 Groups ...40 Directory ...41 Consulting your directory ...41 Adding a contact ...42 Available options...
  • Page 4: Safety And Use

    20.1 PC suite ...84 20.2 Webcam ...84 Latin input mode/character table Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited Warranty Accessories ...89 Troubleshooting ...90 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.
  • Page 5: Battery And Accessories

    Do not allow your cellphone 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 (the max value depends on device, materials and housing paint/texture).
  • Page 6: Radio Waves

    Your cellphone is rated: "For Hearing Aid", to assist hearing device users in finding cellphones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. This device is HAC M3 compatible. For more information please refer to "Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones" leaflet or visit our website http://www.alcatel-mobilephones.com/...
  • Page 7: General Information

    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.alcatel- mobilephones.com Your cellphone is a transceiver that operates on GSM networks with 850 and 1900 MHz bands.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Set-up Removing or installing the back cover Inserting or removing the SIM card You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Please power off your cellphone and remove battery before inserting or removing the SIM card. Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing.
  • Page 9: Power On Your Cellphone

    • 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). You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ). The charging is complete when the animation stops.
  • Page 10: Your Cellphone

    Your cellphone OT-806A OT-807A Information bar Desktop Send key Voicemail key Shift key Fn key Left/right navigation key Space key Tool bar Status bar End key Vibration key Delete key Enter key Sym key Wi-Fi key Micro-USB connector Headset connector Volume key •...
  • Page 11: Status Bar Icons

    • Vibration alert • Volume up/down • Scroll up/down • Press to enter Wi-Fi function Status bar icons Battery charge level Vibrate alert: your cellphone vibrates, but does not ring or beep with the exception of the alarm (see page 65) Bluetooth status (Activated) Bluetooth status (Connected to an audio device) Java status (Activated)
  • Page 12 Missed calls Stopwatch is active Radio is on Email unread WAP alerts Roaming Memory card scanning in progress Memory card scanning completed SIM card unavailable Line switching : indicates the selected line GPRS connection status (Activated) GPRS connecting EDGE attached EDGE connecting Music player active Message receipt in progress...
  • Page 13: Status List

    Status list The Status list contains information about significant events, like Missed calls, Unread messages, E-mails as well as the Radio & Music player current playing information., etc. The purpose is to allow you faster access to the interactive applications. Tap the status bar and drag down to open, drag up to close.
  • Page 14: Making A Call

    Making a call Placing a call To place a call, you can select one of the following two ways: • from tool bar • Press the desired number on the hardware keypad directly. Enter the desired number on the on-screen keypad directly or select a contact from Call log or Directory by tapping or press key to place the call.
  • Page 15: During A Call

    Muting the ringtone You may mute ringtone of current incoming call by tapping Answer the call by pressing the key. Rejecting a call Press the key once to reject the call, or reject call with SMS by tapping During a call Available functions During a call, tap to use your directory, calendar, short messages etc.
  • Page 16: Line Switching

    Line switching Your SIM card can contain two distinct cellphone numbers. Under “Call log\Options\Call settings”, choose “Line switching” and then select a default line; all your outgoing calls will be made from this number. Incoming calls, however, will continue to use either of the two lines. The services programmed on the default line do not impact those selected on the other line.
  • Page 17: Messages

    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 cellphones 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 35).
  • Page 18: Available Options

    5.5.2 Voicemail View and edit the voicemail number. 5.5.3 Broadcast SMS Store the received Broadcast SMS. 5.5.4 WAP alerts Store WAP push messages. Available options 5.6.1 View With this option, you can view details of the selected thread. 5.6.2 Delete To delete a thread (containing all chat history), select “Options\Delete”...
  • Page 19: Email

    Multimedia messages Edit Set slide timing, edit mode, image size signature, etc. Sending Set the values for validity period, Read report, etc. Retrieve Set the values for Home network, Roaming network, etc. Edit profile Follow the same procedure as for setting your WAP connection.
  • Page 20: Create Email

    Create Email Select “Email\Options\Create Email” to enter write email interface. You can add recipient by entering Email address from enter bar, or selecting contact from Directory. Inbox Folder of all received Emails. Outbox Folder of all unsent Emails. Sent Folder of all sent Emails. Drafts Folder of all draft Emails.
  • Page 21: Palringo

    Palringo 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, GTalk, iChat etc. Please note that the services accessible to you will depend on your client version and dynamic Palringo server options.
  • Page 22: Directory

    Directory Consulting your directory To access the Directory, tap from tool bar on the main screen, or select “Directory” from the main menu. The whole contact list is categorized by Favourite/Most called and All contacts. Favourite Most called For the first time consulting your directory, your are required to import contact from SIM card to your cellphone.
  • Page 23: Available Options

    Available options From the contact list, you can access the following options: Send message Send an SMS/MMS/Email to a contact you selected from the directory. Group You can view, send messages or e-mails to the group you select or you can create, delete groups as you want.
  • Page 24 9.2.2 Billing You can access different items with this option: Last call cost/Total You can view the last call cost/totall cost/Max cost/Max cost/Reset cost/Reset cost/Price per unit of charged calls, cost/Price per unit modify or reset them . Duration You can view the total duration of all outgoing calls or reset it.
  • Page 25: Media Applications

    Caller ID Activate/deactivate CLIR. Line switching Line switch between line 1 and line 2. Auto redial You can activate or deactivate the automatic callback of your party for calls that do not get through the first time. Depending on your SIM card. Media applications 10.1 Music...
  • Page 26 10.1.1 Music playing mode - Previous song (short press) - Backward (long press) Options Equalizer Add to my star list To adjust the volume, use the Volume key. 10.1.2 Access by pressing the right navigation key for following options: Play mode Equalizer Play/pause Bluetooth settings...
  • Page 27: Image

    10.2 Image A library links to the images in “My creations” in cellphone to be shown in list, slide, or thumbnail, set as Wallpaper, Power on/off display, and Contact ID, or sent by MMS, Email, Bluetooth. Useful icons: Set as wallpaper List view Delete Back...
  • Page 28: Internet

    To use it, you must plug in your headset, which works as an antenna connected with your cellphone. Available options: Turn off Stop playing the radio. Channel list Open the list of saved stations. Auto search Start auto search and stations will be automatically saved to “Channel list”.
  • Page 29: News

    11.3.3 Go to URL Enter the URL of website. 11.3.4 Last web address Last visited URL. 11.3.5 Recent pages Pages which you recently browsed. 11.3.6 Offline pages Pages available for offline viewing. 11.3.7 Service inbox Store WAP push messages. 11.3.8 Settings Customize your browser preferences.
  • Page 30: Weather

    11.5 Weather Your cellphone is equipped with a weather function for consulting up to 3-day forecasts of favourite cities. To access the function from the main screen, tap access the main menu and select /scroll left or right to switch the cities. Tap “AccuWeather.com”...
  • Page 31: Entertainment

    Entertainment 12.1 Stopwatch The stopwatch is a simple application for measuring time with the possibility to register several results and suspend/resume measurement. 12.2 Ebook A bookshelf contains the electronic books (.txt and .pdb file only). While reading the book, you may add bookmark, or reach the text by searching words, phrases (Options\Find, Options\Jump to).
  • Page 32: Camera

    12.3.4 Trusted certificates View detailed information of the trusted certificates supported by your cellphone. Disclaimer Downloading or running applications will not damage or alter any software already in your cellphone designed to support Java™ technology. TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates waive any responsibility and refuse to guarantee applications that are subsequently used, as well as for all applications not embedded in the handset upon purchase.
  • Page 33: Video

    13.2.2 Settings in framing mode Before taking the photo, you can adjust a number of settings by tapping Timer Image size Night mode Capture mode Exposure Value Quality to access My creations to view the photos you have taken. 13.2.3 Options available after taking the photo Once you have taken a photo, five icons appear on the photo so you can choose to send your photo by Bluetooth, MMS and Email, assign it to a...
  • Page 34: Profiles

    Profiles With this menu, you may personalize ringtones for different events and environments. 14.1 General To modify the sound settings within any profile, tap “Options” and select “Edit” and you will see the functions below by scrolling up/down or using Volume key: Ringtone Select a melody from the list by scrolling up and...
  • Page 35: File Manager

    File manager You will have access to all audio and visual files stored in cellphone or memory card in File manager. Two icons behind will indicate the saving locations of each file: Saved in cellphone Saved in memory card 15.1 My audios Choose an audio file for an incoming call ringtone, a message alert beep, power on/off ringtone, contact ID tone, etc.
  • Page 36: Memory Card

    15.8 Memory card You can access all files stored in the memory card here. When a memory card is inserted for the first time, it will be scanned and default folders will be created. Inserting the memory card: • Unclip the cover and insert the MicroSD card into the slot. •...
  • Page 37: Formats And Compatibility

    Tap “Options” to show service,rename,authorization,delete and delete all from the connected list. You are highly recommended to use Alcatel OT-BM82 (mono) Bluetooth headset, which has been tested and proved fully compatible with OT-806A/ OT-807A. Bluetooth™...
  • Page 38: Wi-Fi

    Visibility Select whether you want to hide or show to all. My cellphone's name You may change your cellphone name, which is visible to the others. Available functions Data transmit Exchange files with another bluetooth device. Handle a call Initiate or receive a phone call with a Bluetooth headset.
  • Page 39: Others

    Others 18.1 Calendar To access this function, tap to enter the main menu and select 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: Today’s See today’s appointments.
  • Page 40: Tasks

    18.4 Tasks Enables you to easily manage and track the progress of a task with priorities. All the tasks will be sorted by due date. Available options: View View current task Create Add new task Delete Delete the current task Mark as done/Mark Change task’s status as not done...
  • Page 41: Settings

    Settings From the main menu, select the menu icon your choice in order to customize your cellphone. 19.1 Cellphone settings 19.1.1 Display Wallpaper The wallpaper is displayed when you switch on your cellphone. By selecting “Wallpaper” you can customize it by replacing the default image or animation displayed on your cellphone.
  • Page 42: Call Settings

    19.1.5 Keypad Numeric keys By customizing your keys, you can access any function directly from the main screen. Combined Fn keys By pressing Fn key and other keys, you can access some function accordingly (see page 18). 19.1.6 Auto lock Your keypad will be locked automatically or you may lock it manually with a short press of the key from the main screen.
  • Page 43: Network

    19.4 Network Network selection Preferred network List of networks to which you wish to be connected in order of priority. Select network The choice of network connection is left up to the user. Search mode Network connection can be switched between “Manual”...
  • Page 44: Latin Input Mode/Character Table

    Latin input mode/ character table ... There are two text entry methods that can be used to write messages • Normal • TouchPal mode Normal This mode allows you to type text by choosing a letter or a sequence of characters.
  • Page 45: Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited Warranty

    How to obtain Support: Contact the customer care center by calling (877-702- 3444) or going to www.alcatel-mobilephones.com. We have placed many self-help tools that may help you to isolate the problem and eliminate the need to send your wireless device in for service.
  • Page 46: Accessories

    Make sure your battery is inserted. It must be inserted before plugging in the charger • Make sure you are using an Alcatel battery and charger in the box • When abroad, check that the electrical current is compatible Troubleshooting ) the battery for optimal operation.
  • Page 47 • Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service • Make sure this feature does not require an Alcatel accessory 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 •...
  • Page 48 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 •...

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