Alcatel OT-800A User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction......... Table.of.contents......TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this Safety.and.use............... 6 cellphone. General.information............11 G-Sensor 1. Your.One.Touch.Tribe..........13 Keys.......................4 - Fitness application Main screen icons ................6 Used primarily by sports and physical fitness enthusiasts as an everyday 2.
  • Page 3 6. Instant.messaging............33 12. Camera................52 Access ....................33 . Access ....................5 Open a Palringo account online ............33 . Camera ....................5 Sign in/Sign out ...................33 .3 Video ....................54 Add service ..................34 13. Profiles................57 Chat ......................34 3. General ....................57 Contacts ....................34 3. Meeting ....................58...
  • Page 4: Safety.and.use

    Safety.and.use......17. Settings................68 7. Display ....................68 7. Languages ...................70 We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your cellphone. The manufacturer 7.3 Headset mode ..................70 disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein.
  • Page 5 Over 55°C the legibility of the cellphone’s display may be impaired, though this is temporary and It is the user’s sole responsibility to ensure that prior authorization be obtained, if necessary, in not serious. order to record private or confidential conversations or take a photograph of another person; the Do not open or attempt to repair your cellphone yourself.
  • Page 6 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital OT-800A Bluetooth QD ID B015352 device pursuant to part 5 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 7: General.information

    There may be certain differences between the user manual description An electronic version of this user guide is available in English and and the cellphone’s operation, depending on the software release of your other languages according to availability on our server: www.alcatel- cellphone or specific operator services. mobilephones.com Your telephone is a transceiver that operates on GSM networks with 850, 800 and 900 MHz bands.
  • Page 8: Your.one.touch.tribe

    1.1. Keys . Your.One.Touch.Tribe.... Navigation key Confirm an option (press the middle of the key) Answer Send a call Navigation key Access call memory (Redial) (short keypress) Main menu, confirm Switch on/Switch off the telephone (long keypress) an option End call Messages Return to the main screen...
  • Page 9: Main Screen Icons

    1.2. Main.screen.icons. Ctrl + B: Activate/Deactivate Bluetooth Ctrl + M: Access Music player Battery.charge.level Ctrl + P: Access Profiles Vibrate alert is active and phone will not ring or beep with the Ctrl + J: Access Java applications exception of active alarms. (see page 57). Delete a contact (in Directory/Call memory) Bluetooth.status (Blue - Activated).
  • Page 10: Getting.started

    Memory.card.scanning.completed. . Getting.started...... Line.switching. : indicates the selected line. GPRS.connection.status (Blue - Activated). 2.1. Set-up GPRS.Active. Removing.or.installing.the.back.cover GPRS.connecting. Music.player.active. Message.receipt.in.progress. Sending.a.message. In silence mode, your phone will not ring, beep or vibrate with the Inserting.or.removing.the.SIM.card. exception of active alarms set. You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls.
  • Page 11: Power On Your Phone

    When using your telephone for the first time, charge the battery fully (approximately 3 hours). You are advised to fully charge the battery The charge is complete when the animation stops. Only use Alcatel chargers. 2.2. Power.on.your.phone Hold down the key until the telephone powers on, type in your PIN Insert and click the battery into place, then close the telephone cover.
  • Page 12: Calls

    3.3. Receiving.a.call . Calls........When you receive an incoming call, press the key to talk and then hang up using the key. 3.1. Making.a.call If the icon is displayed, the vibrator is activated and there is no ringtone. If the icon is displayed, the phone neither rings nor vibrates.
  • Page 13: Conference Calls

    3.4. During.a.call 3.5. Conference.calls. Available.functions Your phone 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” During a call, press the key to use your directory, diary, short then confirm with the key.
  • Page 14: Menu.arrange

    . Menu.arrange......Messages......Items in the main menu may be arranged to your preference. You can create, edit and receive SMS, MMS and email with this cellphone. Changing.order.of.menu.items MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations and Press left softkey and select “Move”...
  • Page 15 You can save your messages that you send often to Drafts or Templates. Group.unread.message (MMS.only). Unread messages will be displayed above any read messages. An SMS message of more than a certain number of characters Timer.send (the number of characters depends on your language) will be charged as several SMS.
  • Page 16: Email

    Email . 5.2. 5.2.3. Inbox Folder of all received Emails. Your phone’s email client includes pre-defined settings for popular email services including: GoogleMail, Windows Live, Yahoo and AOL. In addition, 5.2.4. Outbox you may create other POP3 or IMAP4 email accounts. Folder of all unsent Emails.
  • Page 17: Voice Message

    5.3. Voice.message Alphabet • Enables the definition of SMS data coding for management. . SMS sending. Record voice and send as MMS. Memory.status • Memory used on the phone. Preferred. 5.4. Photo.message • Select default message storage, SIM or phone. storage Take a photo and send as MMS.
  • Page 18: Instant.messaging

    6.4. Add.service . Instant.messaging..Various services (MSN, Yahoo, Google, ICQ etc.) can be added by “Menu\ Services\Add.Service”. For example: To add the MSN messenger service, enter your MSN ID and Your phone includes an application called Palringo Instant messaging (IM) password, then confirm with /left softkey.
  • Page 19: Directory

    Sending.Vcard.via.Bluetooth . Directory......Selecting the Vcard you wish to transfer (“Options\Send. vCard\Via. Bluetooth”). 7.1. Accessing.your.phonebook/directory Making.the.call To access the Directory from the main screen, press the Press the key once the name is selected. If several numbers are associated with the name to be called, you must first choose the number press the key and select the icon from the menu.
  • Page 20: Available Options

    7.3. Available.options Send.number. • Send the number to others by SMS. Directory. • Default Set default storage to store new From the list of names in SIM directory, General directory or Group you manage. storage contacts. can access the following options: •...
  • Page 21: Call.register

    Beep.duration • You can activate or cancel the beep emitted during a . Call.register......call with a specified frequency (enter the frequency and confirm by 8.1. Call.memory. 8.4. Call.settings. You can access your call memory by pressing the key from the main In the call settings menu you have access to the following features: screen.
  • Page 22: Media.applications

    • International calls • Outgoing international calls are barred. .Media.applications....• International • Outgoing international calls except those to your except home country of subscription are barred. 9.1. Music.player............Incoming.calls • The following configurations are possible: •...
  • Page 23: Image Viewer

    9.3. Video.player............9.1.1. Settings Access by pressing the right navigation key for following options: The video player contains all video clips stored in both the phone and memory card. You may Play videos, Send (Via MMS, Email or Bluetooth), Play.mode. •...
  • Page 24: Internet

    Available.options:. .Internet....... Channel.list. • Open the list of saved stations. Save.channel. • Save the current tuned station to the “Channel. list”. 10.1. My.friends............Auto.search. • Start auto search and stations will be automatically My friends allows you to stay in touch with friends on Bebo, Friendster, saved to “Channel.list”.
  • Page 25: News

    10.3.6. Offline.pages 10.5. Weather ............ Pages available for offline viewing. Once you have configured your favorite cities, you will have access to a 3 10.3.7. Service.inbox day weather forecast per city. Store WAP push messages. To access the function, push the Side key to access shortcuts, then scroll up/down to select the icon.
  • Page 26: Entertainment

    The “Java” menu allows you to manage Java settings, in which you may 11.1.3. Games. set Java audio, vibration, network and identify how much Heap size is Your Alcatel phone may include  G-sensor games, which use motion available. detection as an interface to control the games.
  • Page 27: Camera

    11.3.3. Java.downloading. .Camera........ You can download new Java™ applications in the “Java” menu by selecting “Download” from “Options”. The list of available Web bookmarks dedicated to the application download will then be displayed. Your phone comes equipped with a MP camera for taking photos/videos. Select the appropriate bookmark to go to the desired Web page.
  • Page 28: Video

    From the photo shot screen, press the “Options” softkey not only to Selected options bar: access: “Image.size”, “Capture.mode”, “Quality”, “Timer”, “Banding”, Image size Night mode File manager “Night.mode”, “Exposure.Value”, “White.balance”, “Color.mode”, Capture mode Exposure Value Storage “Add.frame”, but also following ones: Quality White balance Access Video...
  • Page 29 12.3.2. Framing.mode 12.3.1. Video.setting.while.in.framing.mode 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,.
  • Page 30: Profiles

    13.2. Meeting .Profiles......... Activate it, your cellphone vibrates when new event coming, but neither rings nor beeps except for the alarms. With this menu, you may personalize ringtones for different events and 13.3. Outdoor environments. It is a profile designed for outdoor users who require louder ringtones. 13.1.
  • Page 31: File.manager

    14.4. .My.creations .File.manager....... This feature stores all the photos captured by your cellphone. You will have access to all audio and visual files stored in phone or 14.5. .Unknown.files memory card in File manager. Store files of unsupported format. 14.1. My.audio 14.6.
  • Page 32: Managing Audios, Images, Videos And Creations

    Available.options Properties • Display part of the ID3 Tag content of an MP3 file. Activate Create.folder • DRM file option. • Create more folders. Delete.folder • Remove folders. Copy.to.phone/ • Copy a file to the phone memory or the memory Rename.folder •...
  • Page 33: Bluetooth

    Don’t forget to turn on your Bluetooth device and activate the pairing mode while pairing it with your phone. You are highly recommended to use Alcatel OT-BM8 (mono) Bluetooth headset, which has been tested and proved fully compatible with OT-800.
  • Page 34: Other

    .Other........16.3. Notes..............You can create a note in text or voice format by accessing “Notes” from 16.1. Calendar............the main menu. Available.options: Once you enter this menu from the main menu, there is a monthly-view Open..• Open and view note. calendar for you to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc.
  • Page 35: Clock

    .Settings......16.5. Clock..............16.5.1. Alarm From the main menu, select the menu icon and select the function of Your cellphone has a built-in alarm clock with a snooze feature. You can set up your choice in order to customize your telephone. to five separate alarms and choose whether or not the alarm should repeat.
  • Page 36: Languages

    17.2. Languages. Appointment.reminder.(On/Off) Display language for messages (select using ). The “Automatic” option All appointments will be sorted by due date in Calendar, and the foremost selects the language according to the home network (if available). one will be displayed/hidden on main screen as a reminder. 17.3.
  • Page 37: Keypad

    Mute.ringtone/snooze.alarm Ctrl.+.keys You can activate a command or shortcut with the ctrl key pressed in Flip your phone 80° if activated (Settings\Motion. sensor\Mute. combination with another letter. incoming.call\On,.Snooze.alarm\On). See page . Ctrl + B Access Bluetooth. Only images stored in “File. manager\My. images” with Ctrl + M Access Music player resolutions up to 600x00 are detected while shaking.
  • Page 38: Network

    18.1. PC.suite mandatory. 17.9. Network Alcatel’s PC suite CD is included in your phone’s package that allows you to Network.selection transfer data or use your phone as a modem. You may also download software updates from www.alcatel-mobilephones.com. The PC suite includes: •...
  • Page 39 .. L atin.input.mode/character.. table........To write messages, there are two writing methods: • Normal • Predictive with the Zi mode Navigation key: : validate the word Press once: Normal : previous/next word input a top-half character. : Page up/down Press twice: This mode allows you to type text by choosing a letter or a sequence of top-half characters...
  • Page 40: Telephone.warranty

    Symbol.table .Telephone.warranty..... Short press the key to display the symbols table; the cursor is positioned in the centre. Use the navigation key to move it and the key to select. Your cellphone is warranted against any defect which may occur in conditions of normal use during the warranty period of twelve () months from the date of Select.symbol...
  • Page 41: Accessories

    Your phone will not be repaired if case labels or serial numbers (IMEI) have been removed or altered. 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 There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this a table for example.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    • You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimize its • Make sure you are using an Alcatel battery and charger performance. • When abroad, check that the electrical current is compatible •...
  • Page 43 Check the radio reception icon level I.am.unable.to.connect.my.telephone.to.my.computer I.am.unable.to.use.the.features.described.in.the.manual • Be sure you have properly installed Alcatel’s PC Suite (CD included) • Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this • Use “Install the connection” and perform the installation service •...
  • Page 44 ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent and used under license by TCT Mobile Limited. All rights reserved © Copyright 009 TCT Mobile Limited. TCT Mobile Limited reserves the right to alter material or technical specifications without prior notice.

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