520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 1 Introduction ........ Table of contents ......TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile Safety and use ..............5 phone. General information............10 Power multimedia player/video player 1 Your mobile ..............12 Keys ......................14 •...
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520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 3 7 Messages ..............36 12 Media album ..............56 Messages:Text/Multimedia message ..........36 12.1 My audios ....................56 Voice message ..................38 12.2 My images ....................57 Photo message..................38 12.3 My videos ....................57 Email......................39 12.4 My creations..................57 Voicemail....................39 12.5 Unknown files ..................57 Settings ....................39 12.6 Memory card ..................58 12.7 Managing audios, images, videos and creations ......59...
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 5 Safety and use ......Over 55°C the legibility of the phone’s display may be impaired, though this is temporary and not serious. Emergency call numbers may not be reachable on all cellular networks.You should never rely only We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone.
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520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 7 • PRIVACY: • RADIO WAVES: Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other Proof of compliance with international standards (ICNIRP) or with European Directive 1999/5/EC jurisdiction(s) where you will use your mobile phone regarding taking photographs and recording (R&TTE) is required of all mobile phone models before they can be put on the market.
520-621_UM_GB_15-05-08 19/05/08 11:50 Page 9 The highest tested SAR value for this mobile phone for use at the ear and compliance against the General information ....standard is 1.0 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels on various phones and at various positions, they all meet the relevant International guidelines and EU requirements for RF (radio-waves) exposure.
Your telephone is identified by an IMEI (phone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the product’s memory.We recommend that you OT-S520 note the number the first time you use your telephone by entering * # 0 6 # and keep it in a safe place. It may be requested by the police or your operator if your telephone is stolen.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 13 OT-S621 Keys Navigation key Confirm an option (press the middle of the key) Pick up Send a call Access call memory (Redial) (short keypress) Switch on/Switch off the telephone (long keypress) Navigation key End call Menu/Confirm an Return to the main screen option...
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 15 Main screen icons WAP alerts Battery charge level Roaming. Vibrate alert: your phone vibrates, but neither rings nor beeps Memory card scanning in progress. except for the alarms (see page 41). Memory card scanning completed. Bluetooth status (Blue - Activated).
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 17 Charging the battery Getting started ....Set-up Inserting and removing the SIM card You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Connect the battery charger • The charging may take about 20 minutes to start if the battery is flat. •...
520-621_UM_GB_15-05-08 15/05/08 13:54 Page 19 Removing the back cover If cell broadcast messages are displayed, use the key to browse through them in full or press the right softkey to return to the main screen. While the phone is searching for a network, “Searching/Emergency” will be displayed.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 21 If the access number for your operator’s voicemail service does not work, Calls ........dial the number that you were given.To change this number at a later date, refer to “My numbers” (see page 28). Making a call To use your voicemail service from abroad, contact your network operator before leaving.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 23 During the call Adjusting the volume You can adjust the sound level during a call using the key. Available functions Handling two calls During a call, you can use your directory, your diary, short messages, etc. without losing your correspondent by pressing the key.
- Profiles Type in or modify your telephone number or the number to access your voicemail and confirm by pressing .Your telephone number is usually written on your SIM card. Contact your network operator to check service availability. OT-S621. OT-S520.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 29 Billing • Conditional: if your line is busy, if you don’t answer or if you are outside the network range. You can access different items with this option: • If busy, no reply or unreachable. Amount •...
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 31 5.4.4 Caller ID Directory ......Query CLIP status and activate/deactivate CLIP. 5.4.5 Conceal ID Consulting your directory Query CLIR status and activate/deactivate CLIR. To access the directory from the main screen, press the 5.4.6 Line switching press the key and select the icon from the menu.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 33 Searching for a name by its first letter Creating a file You can search for the person’s name by pressing the key associated with Select the directory in which you wish to create a file, press the the first letter of his/her name.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:47 Page 35 Copy • Copy a file from SIM directory to Phone directory, Messages......vice versa. Move • Move a file from SIM directory to Phone directory, vice versa. You can create, edit and receive SMS, MMS and email with this mobile phone.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 37 You can save your messages that you send often to Drafts or Templates. 7.1.3 Unsent An SMS message of more than 160 characters (the number of All failed to be sent messages. characters depends on the languages you writing in) will be 7.1.4 Sent charged as several SMS.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 39 Email Preferred • Select default message storage, SIM or phone. storage Send and • To connect the email server in order to launch Pref. Bearer • Bearer preference. Receive sending/receiving mails manually. Create Email • To create a new email.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 41 8.1.2 Mode My settings ...... You may set your phone ringtone to Normal, Discreet (ring with beep), Vibrate (all sounds are replaced by vibrations except for alarms), Vibrate and ring,Vibrate then ring, Beep and vibrate, Silence (no sounds except for From the main screen, select the icon menu and select the function of your choice in order to customise your telephone.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 43 Antenna off mode 8.6.3 Power On/Off You can customise your welcome animation or image that appears when Antenna off mode, under which you will have no voice call, Bluetooth or you switch on your phone. messaging functions, can be used to increase music playback time.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 45 8.8.2 Keys 8.9.3 Languages By customising your keys, you can access any function directly from the Display language for messages (select using ).The “Automatic” option main screen. selects the language according to the home network (if available). 8.9.4 Dictionary More settings…...
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 47 Activate phone • It is requested each time as the phone is powered code on if this code is activated. Tools ........ Change phone • Change phone password, its initial one is 1234. code Bluetooth™ Fixed dialed •...
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 49 Available options: Don’t forget to turn on your Bluetooth device and activate the pairing mode while pairing it with your phone. Create • Create an appointment. View • See today's appointments. Available functions appointments Data transmit •...
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 51 Converter Memory status 9.5.1 Unit converter It will indicate how much space is used and how much is currently free on your phone and memory card (if any). You can use the Weight and Length conversion by selecting the unit you wish to convert via , then press to input the digits.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 53 My shortcuts ....WAP ......Access the shortcuts already programmed. 11.1 Homepage To programme new shortcuts: select “My shortcuts” if you want to Launch the WAP browser with the homepage of the default profile. create a quick access to a function, Directory, or WAP Bookmarks, etc. 11.2 Bookmarks Access your favorite sites.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 55 11.5.3 Push message settings Media album ....Enable or disable receiving service message from WAP. 11.5.4 Clear cache You will have an access to all audio and visual files stored in phone or Empty the phone’s cache memory. memory card in Media Album.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 57 12.2 My images 12.6 Memory card You can select an image or a photo as main screen or the ON/OFF screen. You will have access to all files stored in memory card here. You may also change it, send it by MMS or Bluetooth or assign it to a When a memory card is inserted for the first time, it will be contact in the directory.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 59 12.7 Managing audios, images, videos and Move to phone/ • Move a file from the product memory to the memory card memory card and vice-versa. creations Properties • Display part of the ID3 Tag content of an MP3 file. According to the item chosen, you can access some of the functions Activate •...
Before taking the photo, you can adjust a number of settings by using the following shortcuts: Your mobile phone is fitted with a camera for taking photos that you can OT-S520 use in different ways: - store them in your “Media album”.
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520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 63 OT-S621 From the photo shot screen, press the “Options” softkey not only to access: “Image size”, “Capture mode”, “Quality”, “Timer”, “White balance”, “Color mode”, “Add frame”, but also following ones: Media album • Go to the media album feature. Saving location •...
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 65 Use keys to manage the Multimedia player: Multimedia player ..Set the volume level : Go to previous/next title (short keypress) Access this feature from the main menu by selecting “Multimedia Fast play backward/forward (long keypress) player”...
“Download” from “Options”. The list of available WAP bookmarks dedicated to the application download will then be displayed. Select the appropriate bookmark to go to the desired WAP page. Depending on your country or your operator. OT-S621 only. OT-S520 only.
Customize your mobile with images, animations, videos and melodies. - Music management • Create and transfer playlists with music files and provide lyrics editing. - Messaging • You can compose SMS/MMS easily on your PC and transfer them to phone. Supported Operating Systems - Windows 2000/XP/Vista OT-S520 only.
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 71 Predictive T9 mode Latin input mode/ This mode speeds up the writing of your text. character table ....Write the word by pressing a key between . Press the key once and the word will be modified each time you press a key. As you go on, the word will keep changing.
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520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 73 OT -S520 Navigation key: Latin uppercase Latin lower case : RIGHT/LEFT: Validate the word - Long keypress: insert 1 : UP: Previous word in the dictionary Keypad : DOWN: Next - Short keypress: alpha input (a, b) word in the dictionary - Long keypress: numeric input (1, 2, 3)
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 75 3) improper maintenance of sources of energy, and of the overall electric installation, 4) accidents or consequences of theft of the vehicle in which the telephone is transported, Telephone warranty .... acts of vandalism, lightning, fire, humidity, infiltration of liquids, inclement weather, 5) connecting to or integrating into the phone any equipment not supplied or not recommended by TCT Mobile Limited or its affiliates, without their express written Congratulations on choosing this mobile phone - we hope that you will be completely...
520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 77 Accessories ......Troubleshooting ....Before contacting the aftersales department, you are advised to follow the The latest generation of Alcatel GSM mobile phones offers a built-in instructions below: handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone from a distance, placed on a table for example.
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520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 79 My mobile phone has a low level of autonomy Unable to receive incoming calls • Make sure you respected the complete charge timing (minimum 3 hours) • Make sure your mobile phone is switched on and connected to a network (check •...
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520-621_UM_GB_05-05-08 15/05/08 12:48 Page 81 I cannot access my voicemail • Make sure your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered in “My Numbers” • Try later if the network is busy I am unable to send and receive messages MMS,Vox MMS •...
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