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Do not allow your phone to be exposed to unfavourable environmental conditions (moisture,
humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc). The manufacturer's recommended operating
temperature range is -20°C to +55°C.Over 55°C the legibility of the phone'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 Alcatel batteries, battery chargers, and accessories that are compatible with your phone
model (see page 55).TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates disclaim any liability for
damage caused by the use of other batteries.
Your phone should not be disposed of in a municipal dump. Please check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored
in your phone.
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 videos games on your phone or
enabling a flashing-lights feature on your phone. Parents should monitor their children's use of video
games or other features that incorporate flashing lights on the phones. All persons should
discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or
muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To limit the
likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions:
- Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep.
- Take a minimum of a 15- minute break hourly.
- Play in a room in which all lights are on.
- Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
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 these instructions to avoid problems
such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorders:
- Take a minimum of a 15 minute-break every hour of game playing.
- If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest for several hours
before playing again.
- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after playing, stop the game and see
a doctor.
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- Municipal waste disposal centres with specific bins for these items of equipment
- Collection bins at points of sale.
They will then be recycled, preventing substances being disposed of in the environment, so that
their components can be reused.
In European Union countries:
These collection points are accessible free of charge. All products with this sign must be brought
to these collection points.
In non European Union countries:
Items of equipment with this symbol are not be thrown into ordinary bins if your country or your
region has suitable recycling and collection facilities; instead they are to be taken to collection
points for them to be recycled.
• BATTERY:
Before removing the battery from your phone, please make sure that the phone is switched off.
Take precautions with the battery and do not attempt to open the battery (chemical substances
may cause burns).
Do not pierce, disassemble nor cause a short-circuit in a battery.
Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household waste or store it at temperatures above
60 °C.
Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental legislation.
Batteries should not be used for any other purpose than the one intended. Never use damaged
batteries or not recommended by TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phone Limited and/or its affiliates.
• CHARGERS:
Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range: 0°C to 40°C.
The chargers designed for your cellphone meet with the standard for safety of information
technology equipment and office equipment use.They should be used for this purpose only.
Electrical characteristic of power supply (depending on the country):
110 V charger (used in Mexico):
220 V charger:
Battery: Lithium 650 mAh
This symbol on your telephone, the battery and the accessories means that these
products must be taken to collection points at the end of their life:
Input: 100-127 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.30 A
Output: 4.5 V, 350 mA
Input: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.30 A
Output: 4.5 V, 350 mA
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