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  • Page 1 215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:53 Page 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:53 Page 1 Table of contents......7 Messages ..............35 Messages: Text/Multimedia message ..........35 Voice message ..................37 Safety and use ..............4 Email......................37 General information............9 Voicemail ....................37 Settings ....................38 1 Your telephone ............11 8 My settings..............39 Keys ......................12 Profiles....................39 Main screen icons ................13 Color ....................40 2 Getting started ............15 Theme ....................40...

  • Page 3: Safety And Use

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:53 Page 3 Safety and use ......11 Media album ..............53 11.1 My audio ....................53 11.2 My images ....................53 We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your cellphone. The 11.3 Unknown files ..................54 manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use 11.4 Managing audio and images ............54 or use contrary to the instructions contained herein.
  • Page 4 215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:53 Page 5 • BATTERY AND ACCESSORIES: Do not open or attempt to repair your cellphone yourself. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your cellphone. Before removing the battery from your cellphone, please make sure that the cellphone is switched Do not paint it.
  • Page 5 215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:53 Page 7 • RADIO WAVES: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. THIS CELLPHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is RADIO WAVES.

  • Page 6: General Information

    Disclaimer An electronic version of this user guide is available in English and other languages according to availability on our server: www.alcatel- There may be certain differences between the user manual description mobilephones.com and the cellphone’s operation, depending on the software release of your cellphone or specific operator services.

  • Page 7: Your Telephone

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:53 Page 11 Keys Your telephone ....Navigation key Confirm an option (press the middle of the key) Answer Send a call Access call memory (Redial) (short keypress) Access events (long keypress) Switch on/Switch off the telephone (long keypress) End call Return to the main screen Navigation key:...

  • Page 8: Main Screen Icons

    Network signal strength indicator. Reception of a message in progress. Sending a message. The icons and illustrations in this guide are provided for informational purposes only. OT-S215A only. Depending on your network operator. Contact your network operator to check service availability.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 15 Getting started ....Installing the battery Set-up Removing the back cover Insert and click the battery into place, then close the telephone cover. Do not force the battery, as this may cause damage to the battery and or phone. Removing the battery Replacing the back cover Unclip the cover, then remove the battery.
  • Page 10 215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 17 You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Charging the battery Inserting the SIM card Connect the battery charger Place the SIM card with the bronze colored chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. •...

  • Page 11: Power On Your Phone

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 19 Power on your phone Calls ........Hold down the key until the telephone powers on, type in your PIN code if necessary and then confirm by pressing the key. The main Making a call screen will wake up. Dial the desired number then press the key to place the call.

  • Page 12: Receiving A Call

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 21 During a call If the access number for your operator’s voicemail service does not work, dial the number that you were given. To change this number at a later Available functions date, refer to “My numbers” (see page 27). During a call, you may access your directory, diary, short messaging, etc.

  • Page 13: Conference Calls

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 23 Line switching (ALS) Adjusting the volume Volume may be adjusted up or down be using the key. Your SIM card can contain two distinct telephone numbers. Under “Call register”, choose “Line switching” and then select a default line; all Handling two calls outgoing calls will be made from this number.

  • Page 14: Menu

    - My shortcuts - My One Touch - Service dial number There may be certain differences between this menu tree and cellphone’s operation, depending on your operator. OT-S218A only. OT-S215A only. Contact your network operator to check service availability. OT-S218A only.

  • Page 15: Call Register

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 27 Billing Call register....In the billing menu, you may access the following items: Amount • You can view the total cost of charged calls, modify Call memory it or reset it and enter the cost of a Telecom Unit in the currency of your choice.
  • Page 16 215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 29 5.5.2 Call forwarding Incoming calls • The following configurations are possible: • All calls • All incoming calls are barred. You may activate, cancel or verify call forwarding status to voicemail, or a specified number. The following call forwarding options are available: •...

  • Page 17: Directory

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 31 Directory ......Searching for a name by its first letter You can search for the person’s name by pressing the key associated with the first letter of his/her name. Accessing your directory/phone book Read a file To access the directory from the main screen, press the key and Select a name from your directory, then press...

  • Page 18: Creating A File

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 33 Creating a file Move • Move a file from SIM directory to Phone directory, vice versa. Select the directory in which you wish to create a file, press the Reset • Reset the contacts in "Most called". "Options"...

  • Page 19: Messages

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:54 Page 35 Messages......When viewing your messages, you will find the following status icons, depending on the type of message: unread SMS in phone, unread SMS in SIM card, read SMS in phone, read SMS in SIM card, unread MMS in phone, read MMS in phone, message reception in...

  • Page 20: Voice Message

    Edit or activate email profiles. Receive mode • Enable to receive broadcast SMS. Voicemail Read message • Store the received messages. Languages • Language selection. Access voicemail received. Channel setting • Add/Edit channels. OT-S215A only. Depending on your network operator.

  • Page 21: My Settings

    Select a melody for an alarm or appointment. by one. You can reactivate any Theme at any time. Power on beep. When changing a Theme, an installation screen appears until the eight elements are installed. Power off beep. OT-S215A only.

  • Page 22: Antenna Off/Airplane Mode

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 41 8.5.3 Power On/Off The installation of the Theme can be stopped and cancelled if you receive an incoming call or if you press the right softkey; ; the You can customize your welcome animation or image that appears when previously selected Theme will remain.

  • Page 23: More Settings

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 43 8.7.2 Keys 8.8.3 Languages By customizing your keys, you can call someone or access a function/URL Display language for messages (select using ). The “Automatic” option directly from the main screen. selects the language according to the home network (if available). 8.8.4 Dictionary More settings…...

  • Page 24: Tools

    Don’t forget to turn on your Bluetooth device and activate the pairing mode while pairing it with your cellphone. You're highly recommended to use Alcatel OT-BM81 Bluetooth headset, which has been tested and proved fully compatible with OT- Depending on network availability.

  • Page 25: Organizer

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 47 Available functions Available options: Data transmit • Exchange files with another bluetooth device. Create • Create an appointment. Handle a call • Initiate or receive a cellphone call with a Bluetooth View • See today's appointments. appointments headset.

  • Page 26: Converter

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 49 Converter Memory status 9.5.1 Unit It will indicate how much space is used and how much is currently free on your cellphone. You can use the Weight and Length conversion by selecting the unit you wish to convert via , then press to input the digits.

  • Page 27: Wap

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 51 WAP......10.6.3 Push message settings Enable or disable receiving service message from WAP. 10.6.4 Clear cache 10.1 Homepage Empty the cellphone’s cache memory. Launch the WAP browser with the homepage of the default profile. 10.6.5 Clear cookies 10.2 Bookmarks...

  • Page 28: Media Album

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 53 11.3 Unknown files Media album ....Store files of unsupported format. 11.4 Managing audio and images You will have an access to all audio and visual files stored in cellphone in Media Album. Below are the available functions for applicable files: 11.1 My audio View...

  • Page 29: Compatible Formats

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 55 Sort • Sort the files by name, type, time and size. Entertainment ....Properties • Display part of the ID3 Tag content of an MP3 file. Activate • DRM file option. Your cellphone is embedded several entertaining games. Delete all •...
  • Page 30 215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 57 Available options: Disclaimer Channel list • Open the list of saved stations. TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates waive any responsibility and refuse to Save channel • Save the current tuned station to the "Channel guarantee applications that are subsequently used, as well as for all list".

  • Page 31: Latin Input Mode/Character Table

    215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 59 Predictive T9 mode Latin input mode/ character table ....Predictive T9 mode predicts words for quick selection based on predefined words in the phone's dictionary. Write the word by pressing a key between . Press the key To write messages, there are two writing methods: once and the word will be modified each time you press a key.
  • Page 32 215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08:215-218_UM_USA_26-12-08 26/12/08 9:55 Page 61 Latin uppercase Latin lower case Navigation key: - Long keypress: insert 1 : RIGHT/LEFT: Validate the word Keypad : UP: Previous word in - Short keypress: alpha the dictionary This characters table is generic. All available characters are not displayed. input (a, b) : DOWN: Next word - Long keypress: numeric...

  • Page 33: Telephone Warranty

    TCT Mobile Limited or its affiliates, which are listed on our website modification of network parameters, http://www.alcatel-mobilephones.com) in case of a conformity defect on your cellphone, 11) faulty connections resulting from unsatisfactory radio transmission or caused by the and present the invoice given to you at the time of purchase.The vendor or repair center...

  • Page 34: Accessories

    Troubleshooting ....Before contacting your retailer or service center, please try the following The latest generation of Alcatel GSM cellphones offers a built-in handsfree procedures below: feature that allows you to use the telephone from a distance, placed on a table for example.
  • Page 35 Make sure that you have not barred certain calls charger The caller’s name does not appear when a call is received • Make sure you are using an Alcatel battery and charger • Check that you have subscribed to this service with your operator •...
  • Page 36 You have too many SMS messages on your SIM card; delete some, or archive them in your phone's memory The << - >> icon is displayed ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent • You are outside of the network coverage area...

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