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Introduction ............................................
Thank you for purchasing the T-Mobile
Sparq™ phone.
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Widget Bar
- Convenient at-a-glance view of Widget applications
- Sub-menu shortcuts for quick access
Power media applications
- Music player & Radio
- Webcam
- Camera
Bluetooth
With Bluetooth 2.0 supporting A2DP profiles, enjoy handsfree conversations.
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Page 1: Widget Bar
Introduction ..........Thank you for purchasing the T-Mobile Sparq™ phone. ® Widget Bar - Convenient at-a-glance view of Widget applications - Sub-menu shortcuts for quick access Power media applications - Music player & Radio - Webcam - Camera Bluetooth With Bluetooth 2.0 supporting A2DP profiles, enjoy handsfree conversations. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety and use ..................6 1 Your cellphone ................. 11 1.1 Status bar icons .........................14 1.2 Personalize mainscreen ....................16 1.3 Simple menu ........................16 2 Getting started ................17 2.1 Set-up...........................17 2.2 Power on your cellphone ....................19 2.3 Power off your cellphone ....................19 3 Making a call .................. - Page 3 6.6 Contacts ..........................29 6.7 Groups ..........................29 7 Contacts ................... 30 7.1 Consulting your directory ....................30 7.2 Adding a contact .......................31 7.3 Available options .......................32 8 Calls ....................33 8.1 Call log ..........................33 8.2 My numbers ........................33 8.3 Call settings ........................34 9 Media applications ................
- Page 4 13.3 Outdoor ..........................47 13.4 Indoor ..........................47 13.5 Silence ..........................47 13.6 Flight mode.........................47 14 File manager ..................48 14.1 My audios ..........................48 14.2 My images ...........................48 14.3 My videos ..........................48 14.4 My creations ........................49 14.5 Others files .........................49 14.6 Cellphone ...........................49 14.7 Memory card ........................49 14.8 Managing audios, images, videos and creations ............50 14.9 Formats and compatibility ....................51...
- Page 5 18 Input Mode ..................61 19 Warranty ..................64 20 Troubleshooting ................67...
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Page 6: Safety And Use
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 7 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). Over 55°C the legibility of the cellphone’s display may be impaired, though this is temporary and not serious.
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Page 8: Battery And Accessories
• PRIVACY: Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your cellphone regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with your cellphone. Pursuant to such laws and regulations, it may be strictly forbidden to take photographs and/or to record the voices of other people or any of their personal attributes, and reproduce or distribute them, as this may be considered to be an invasion of privacy. -
Page 9: Radio Waves
• RADIO WAVES: THIS CELLPHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your cellphone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. - Page 10 TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. T-Mobile Sparq Bluetooth QD ID B016876 ® eZiText™ and Zi™ are trademarks of Zi Corporation and/or its Affiliates.
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Page 11: Your Cellphone
Your cellphone ........Status bar Navigation key: confirm an option Widget bar to access Left softkey favorite applications Answer/Send call/ Right softkey Call log Switch on/Switch off/End call/Return Voicemail to main screen Vibration alert Lock/Unlock... - Page 12 Simple menu Right softkey Del key Enter key Left softkey Fn key...
- Page 13 Confirm an option (press the middle of the key) Press navigation key from the main screen to view application lists from widget bar, and then press navigation key to access sub-menus accordingly. Access your voicemail (hold down) Input top-half character (press once), press twice to lock in this mode Left softkey Right softkey Answer...
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Page 14: Status Bar Icons
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 46). Bluetooth status (Activated). Bluetooth status (Connected to an audio device). Headset connected. Keypad locked. Call forwarding activated: your calls are forwarded (see page 34). - Page 15 GPRS connection status (Activated). GPRS connecting. Music player active. Message receipt in progress. Sending a SMS. Sending a MMS. Silence mode: your cellphone does not ring, beep or vibrate with the exception of the alarm (see page 47). SMS unread (Flicking)Message list is full: your cellphone cannot accept any new messages.
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Page 16: Personalize Mainscreen
Personalize mainscreen You may customize your mainscreen by selecting through key from the main screen. 1.2.1 Widget bar You may customize widget lists on the main screen as a convenient shortcut to your desire. To add/remove a widget, select “Edit widgets” and use key to mark/unmark, and then confirm by pressing “Save”. -
Page 17: Getting Started
Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the card, press the bottom and slide it out. Please power off your cellphone before you remove the SIM card. Please use only T-Mobile approved SIM cards in your T-Mobile Sparq ®... -
Page 18: Installing Or Removing The Battery
Installing or removing the battery Insert and click the battery into place, then close the cellphone cover. Unclip the cover, then remove the battery. Charging the battery Connect the battery charger • Charging may take about 20 minutes to start if the battery is flat. •... -
Page 19: Power On Your Cellphone
• When using your cellphone 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. Power on your cellphone Hold down the key until the cellphone powers on, type in your PIN code if necessary and then confirm with the key. -
Page 20: Making A Call
Making a call ......Dial the desired number then press the key to place the call. If you make a mistake, you may short press key to delete the incorrect digits one by one, or you may long press key to delete all. To hang up the call, press the key. -
Page 21: Receiving A Call
Receiving a call When you receive an incoming call, press the key to talk and then hang up using the key. If the icon is displayed, the vibrator is activated and there is no ringtone. If the icon is displayed, the cellphone neither rings nor vibrates. The caller’s number is displayed if it is transmitted by the network (contact your network operator to check service availability). -
Page 22: Conference Calls
- Switch audio patch (Switch the audio path between the Bluetooth headset and cellphone) - Directory (Enter the directory) - Messages (Enter Message Center) - Calendar (Enter Calendar) - Services (Enter the Service menu) - Sound recorder (record your current call). You can switch the audio speech from handset to Bluetooth device when connected. -
Page 23: Menu Arrange
Menu arrange ....Main menu is designed to vary according to your preference. You may access this function by selecting “Menu arrange” from the main menu. Change the order Press left softkey from the main menu screen and select “Move” or hold down till tick “√”... -
Page 24: Messages
Messages ......You can create, edit and receive SMS, MMS with this cellphone. MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations and sounds to other compatible mobiles 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 27). -
Page 25: Create Message
Create message You can select “Messages\Write msg” from the main menu, or access from widget to create text/multimedia message. One or more recipients can be added in the list and you can remove a recipient by pressing . Press “Directory” through key to multi-select recipients from Directory. -
Page 26: Available Options
Available options 5.5.1 View With this option, you can view details of the selected thread. 5.5.2 Delete To delete a thread (containing all chat history), select “Options\Delete” , and then confirm with key. 5.5.3 Settings Conversational mode This option enables you to switch on/off conversational message view mode. Text messages Profile settings •... - Page 27 Multimedia messages Edit • Set edit mode, image size and signature. Sending • Set the values for validity period, Read report, etc. Retrieve • Set the values for Home network, Roaming network, etc. Edit profiles • Follow the same procedure as for setting your WAP connection.
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Page 28: Instant Messaging
Instant messaging ..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, Google talk, iChat etc. Please note that the services may be upgraded depending on your client version. -
Page 29: Add Service
Add service Various services (Yahoo!, Google, ICQ etc.) can be added by “Menu\Services\Add Service”. Chat To start a chat, select one online contact, then “Menu\Private chat”. During chat, you can also exchange voice or photo messages with your community. Contacts •... -
Page 30: Contacts
Contacts ......Consulting your directory You may have access to this function from the main menu by selecting “Contacts”, or you may access from the simple menu “Contacts” (see page 16). The whole contact list is categorized by Favorite, Most called and All contacts. Favorite Most called Searching for a contact... -
Page 31: Adding A Contact
Making the call Press the key once the name is selected. If several numbers are associated with the name be called, you must first choose the number from the list (Mobile, Home, Work, etc.) using the key. Press the key to make the call. Information in the directory and the diary may be sent to and received from a computer using the PC suite. -
Page 32: Available Options
Available options From the list of names in Favorite/Most called, All contacts, you can access the following options: Add contact • Add a contact (name, numbers, address, e-mail, etc.) in the directory. Send message • Send an SMS/MMS to a contact you selected from the directory. -
Page 33: Calls
Calls ......... Call log You can access your call log by pressing the key from the main screen or selecting from the main menu, then select “Call log”. Once enter this menu, following lists will be displayed: Missed calls Outgoing calls (Redial) Answered calls/Rejected calls Select a number from the call memory and press “Options”... -
Page 34: Call Settings
Call settings You can access a number of items with this option: 8.3.1 Call waiting Activate/deactivate the notification of a second incoming call by a beep. 8.3.2 Call forwarding You can activate, cancel or verify the status of the call forwarding to the voicemail or to a specified number. -
Page 35: Call Barring
8.3.3 Call barring You can activate or deactivate the call barring for outgoing and incoming calls. The various options are: Outgoing calls • The following configurations are possible: • All calls • All outgoing calls are barred. • International calls •... -
Page 36: Media Applications
Media applications ......Music ............... You may access this feature from the main menu by selecting “Music”. You will have full flexibility of managing music both on your cellphone and memory card. You can have access to your music files through one of the following: All songs •... -
Page 37: Image
9.1.1 Settings Access by pressing the right navigation key for following options: Play mode Enable you to switch between Normal, Repeat • current, Repeat all, Shuffle and Repeat shuffle. Equalizer • Different music styles preset in the cellphone. Bluetooth • With this setting, you can play music in Bluetooth, settings Phone or both in Phone &... -
Page 38: Video
Video ..............Contains all video clips both in cellphone and memory card and enables you to Play, Send (by MMS, or Bluetooth), Delete, Rename, Sort (by name, type, time or size), etc. Use keys to manage the Video player: : Set as play/pause : Set the volume level : Previous/next video : Adjust the display screen size via left softkey... - Page 39 Available options: Channel list • Open the list of saved stations. Save channel • Save the current tuned station to the “Channel list”. Auto search • Start auto search and stations will be automatically saved to “Channel list”. Enter the •...
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Page 40: Web2Go
Web2Go ........10.1 Wap ..............10.1.1 Homepage Launch the Wap browser with the preset homepage (Web2Go). 10.1.2 Bookmarks Access your favorite sites. 10.1.3 Go to URL Enter the URL of Wap site. 10.1.4 Recent pages Pages which you recently browsed. 10.1.5 Offline pages Pages available for offline viewing. -
Page 41: Weather
10.2 Weather ............Your cellphone is equipped with a weather function for consulting up to 3-day forecasts of favorite cities. To access the function, you can press through key to access the main menu and select the Available options: More information Search more weather information online. Forecast Display 3-day weather forecast. -
Page 42: Entertainment
Entertainment ....... 11.1 Stopwatch ............The stopwatch is a simple application for measuring time with the possibility to register several results and suspend/resume measurement. 11.2 Java ..............11.2.1 Launch an application Select “Java applications” to launch applications. 11.2.2 Java settings The “Java”... -
Page 43: Camera
Camera ......Your cellphone is fitted with a camera for taking photos and shooting videos that you can use in different ways: - store them in your “File manager\My creations”. - send them in a multimedia message (MMS) to a cellphone. - send them directly by Bluetooth. - Page 44 12.2.2 Settings in framing mode Before taking the photo, you can adjust a number of settings by using the following shortcuts: not only to access: “Image size”, From the photo shot screen, press the press through “Capture mode”, “Quality”, “Timer”, “Banding”, “Night mode”, “Exposure Value”, “White balance”, “Color mode”, but also following ones: My creations •...
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Page 45: Video
12.3 Video You can record a video clip of unlimited length, as long as the battery sustains and there is sufficient memory. We strongly advise you to change the default folder to “Memory card” to store your photos and videos. 12.3.1 Framing mode When you enter the “Video”... -
Page 46: Profiles
Profiles ......With this menu, you may personalize ringtones for different events and environments. 13.1 General To modify the sound settings, select “Edit” and you will see the functions below using key: Ringtone Select a melody from the list by scolling up/down. Mode You may set your cellphone ringtone to Normal, Discreet (ring with beep), Vibration (all sounds are replaced by vibrations except... -
Page 47: Meeting
13.2 Meeting When this is selected the cellphone will not ring or beep unless an alarm has been set. A new event will cause it to vibrate. 13.3 Outdoor It is a profile designed for outdoor users who require louder ringtones. 13.4 Indoor Ringtone/beep volume will be slightly lower than General mode volume. -
Page 48: File Manager
File manager ....You will have access to all audio and visual files stored in cellphone or memory card in File manager. 14.1 My audios Choose an audio for the ON/OFF screen, for an incoming call, a message alert, power on/ off ringtone or an alarm and scheduler. -
Page 49: My Creations
14.4 My creations This feature stores all the photos captured by your cellphone. 14.5 Others files A folder contains all downloaded java applications. 14.6 Cellphone An entry to access all files in all folders stored in cellphone. 14.7 Memory card You can access all files stored in the memory card here. -
Page 50: Managing Audios, Images, Videos And Creations
Available options Open • Open a folder. Create folder • Create more folders. Delete folder • Remove folders. Rename folder • Edit folder’s name. Empty folder • Delete all files in one folder. Memory card • To format or to query its memory status. 14.8 Managing audios, images, videos and creations According to the item chosen, you can access some of the functions below:... -
Page 51: Formats And Compatibility
Properties • Display part of the ID3 Tag content of an MP3 file. Activate • DRM file option. Copy to phone/ • Copy a file to the phone memory or the memory memory card card. 14.9 Formats and compatibility - Sounds: mp3, m4a, aac, midi, wav, amr, wma. - Images: jpg, gif, wbmp, bmp - Videos: 3gp, mp4 14.10... -
Page 52: Bluetooth
Bluetooth™ ....Access this feature by pressing through key from the main screen to enter the main menu, then selecting “Bluetooth”. To use your cellphone with a Bluetooth device, you need to proceed in two steps: - Pair and register the device to your cellphone, - Select it to use hands-free communication. - Page 53 Available functions Data transmit • Exchange files with another bluetooth device. Handle a call • Initiate or receive a phone call with a Bluetooth headset. Listen to music • Support A2DP profile. Visibility • S elect whether you want to hide (“Hidden”) or show to all (“Visible to all”) your cellphone.
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Page 54: Others
Others ..........16.1 Calendar ............Once you enter this menu from the main menu, there 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 •... -
Page 55: Notes
16.3 Notes ..............You can create a note in text or voice format by accessing “Notes” from the main menu. Available options: Open • Open and view note. Send • Send by SMS, MMS, or Bluetooth. New text note/ • Add new text note or voice memo. -
Page 56: Converter
16.4.2 World clock The World clock shows current local time and the time zone in different cities. You may view up to 3 cities at one time (Options\Set as my city). 16.4.3 Clock Allows you to have settings of date and time, including 12/24h format. You can also set the daylight saving adjustment. -
Page 57: Settings
Settings ..........From the main menu, select the menu icon and select the function of your choice in order to customize your cellphone. 17.1 Cellphone settings 17.1.1 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 58: Numeric Keys
Backlight Screen Allows you to reduce brightness for enhanced battery performance and to save • power during periods of expected inactivity. Keypad You may customize your keypad light by selecting On/Off or inputting your • preferred duration directly. 17.1.2 Headset mode Switch audio play (incoming call, message beep, alarm beep...) between Headset only and Phone &... -
Page 59: Call Settings
Unlock the keypad Short press the key when locked. The keypad will be unlocked automatically on receiving a call or plugging in the charger. 17.2 Call settings See page 34. 17.3 Security Activate PIN • The SIM card protection code is requested each time the cellphone is powered on if this code is activated. -
Page 60: Network
17.4 Network Network selection • Preferred • List of networks to which you wish to be network connected in order of priority (update this list using • Select network • The choice of network connection is left up to the user. •... -
Page 61: Input Mode
Input mode ........There are two text entry methods that can be used to write messages: • Normal • Predictive with the eZi mode Normal This mode allows you to type text by choosing a letter or a sequence of characters. Predictive eZi mode This mode speeds up the writing of your text. - Page 62 Press: access the Symbols table Del key Press: delete one by one. Hold down: delete all. Shift key Press: Enter key Space key switch capital mode Confirm an option Press: Switch to a new space between words line (in SMS/ Hold down: Emai/ IM) access the language list...
- Page 63 Navigation key: validate the word previous/next word : page up/down - Press: insert a smart punctuation - Hold down: Keypad insert 1 - Press: alpha input (a, b) - Hold down: numeric input (1, 2, 3) - Press: change input key: methods - insert a space...
- Page 64 Warranty .......... Personal Communications Devices, LLC (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this wireless device that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product faulure within the first ninety (90) day period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s).
- Page 65 Personal Communications Devices for repair or service, please note that any personal data or software stored on the device may be inadvertently erased or altered. Therefore, we strongly recommend you make a back up copy of all data and software contained on your device before submitting it for repair or service.
- Page 66 WARRANTY OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE TIME THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED OR REPLACED. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
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Page 67: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ....... Before contacting the aftersales department, you are advised to follow the instructions below: • You are advised to switch off the cellphone from time to time to optimize its performance. • You are advised to fully charge ( ) the battery for optimal operation. - Page 68 My cellphone will not connect to a network • Try connecting in another location • Verify the network coverage with your operator • Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid • Try selecting the available network(s) manually (see page 60) •...
- Page 69 I am unable to use the features described in the manual • 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 •...
- Page 70 I am unable to connect my cellphone to my computer • 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 •...