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Table of contents ........................
Safety and use ......................................................................4
General information............................................................8
1. Your mobile ..................................................................10
1.1
Keys ......................................................................................................11
1.2
Main screen icons ..............................................................................13
2. Getting started ............................................................14
2.1
Set-up ..................................................................................................14
2.2
Switching your telephone ON ......................................................17
2.3
Switching your telephone OFF ......................................................17
3. Calls ..............................................................................18
3.1
Making a call........................................................................................18
3.2
Calling your voicemail ......................................................................19
3.3
Receiving a call ..................................................................................20
3.4
Available options during the call....................................................21
3.5
Call waiting..........................................................................................22
3.6
Making a second call ........................................................................22
3.7
Conference call ..................................................................................22
4. Menu..............................................................................23
4.1
Accessing the menu ..........................................................................23
4.2
Organising functions ........................................................................23
5. Directory ......................................................................29
5.1
Directory menu ................................................................................29
5.2
5.2.1 Available options in the contacts list ..............................30
5.2.2 Making the call ......................................................................30
5.2.3 Caller group ..........................................................................31
5.2.4 Searching for a name by its first letter............................31
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of contents ......Safety and use ..............4 General information............8 1. Your mobile ..............10 Keys ......................11 Main screen icons ................13 2. Getting started ............14 Set-up ....................14 Switching your telephone ON ............17 Switching your telephone OFF ............17 3. Calls ................18 Making a call..................18 Calling your voicemail ..............19 Receiving a call ..................20 Available options during the call............21... - Page 2 6. Messages ..............32 Create an SMS..................32 Inbox/Outbox ..................33 Archives ....................34 Predefined....................34 Delete ....................34 Settings ....................35 SMS CB ....................35 7. Sounds ................36 Mode ....................36 Volume ....................36 Ringtone ....................36 Alerts ....................37 Key beep....................37 8. Display ................38 Wallpaper ....................38 ON/OFF screens ................38 Colors/Reverse display ..............38 Screensaver ..................38 Contrast ....................38 9.
- Page 3 10. Call services..............42 10.1 Voicemail ....................42 10.2 Call memory ..................42 10.3 Call settings ..................43 10.4 Select network ..................45 10.5 Forward ....................46 10.6 Call barring..................47 11. Games ................48 11.1 Russia....................48 11.2 Bricks ....................48 11.3 Available options................49 12. Tools ................50 12.1 Alarms ....................50 12.2 Calculator ....................50 13.
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Page 4: Safety And Use
Safety and Use ......We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. 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 5 Do not drop, throw or bend your mobile phone. Do not paint it. Use only Alcatel batteries, battery chargers, and accessories that are compatible with your phone model. (See Accessories List, page 55). T&A Mobile Phones Limited and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers or batteries.
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Page 6: Radio Waves
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: - 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. - Page 7 Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter/receiver. It was designed and manufactured to comply with the radiofrequency (RF) exposure thresholds recommended by international requirements (ICNIRP) and by the Council of the European Union (Recommendation 1999/519/EC) These limits are part of a set of requirements and establish authorised radiofrequency levels for the public.
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Page 8: General Information
General information ....• Website: www.tcl-ta.com • Wap address: wap.my-onetouch.com • Hot Line Number: see the “T&A Mobile Phones Services” leaflet or go to our Internet site. On our Internet site, you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section. You can also contact us by e-mail to ask any questions you may have. - Page 9 Protection against theft 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 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.
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Page 10: Your Mobile
Your mobile ......Keys in idle mode OT -E157/158/252 Left softkey: Navigation key: Access the menu : Messages Confirm an option : Directory Send key: Right softkey: Pick up / Send call Delete / Back / Mute the ring tone Call memory (short keypress) End key:... -
Page 11: Keys
Call / Pick up Access the call memory (short keypress) Access Messages (from the main screen) Access Directory (from the main screen) Scroll, adjust the volume during a call Left softkey: Options / Menu / Confirm Display a message received OT-E157/158/252. OT-E159/160/161/256/257/259. - Page 12 Right softkey: Return to the previous screen (short keypress) Mute the ringtone of an incoming call In edition mode : Delete a character (short keypress) Delete all characters (long keypress) Consult your voicemail (long keypress) Insert a smart punctuation (short keypress) in edition mode Keypad lock/unlock (long keypress) Upper-lower case/automatic capitals/lower case/Predictive mode/Normal mode in edition mode (short keypress)
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Page 13: Main Screen Icons
Missed call. Voicemail message arrived. Call forwarding activated: your calls are forwarded (see page 46). Alarm programmed (see page 50). Signal strength indicator. Keypad lock National roaming. The icons and illustrations in this guide are provided for informational purposes only. OT-E157/158/252. -
Page 14: Getting Started
Getting started ....Set-up Inserting the SIM Card You must insert your SIM card in order to use your phone. To insert your SIM card, turn off your phone by holding down the key. OT -E157/158/252 OT -E159/160/161/ 256/257/259 Fit the SIM card with the chip facing downwards. -
Page 15: Charging The Battery
• Before using your phone for the first time, fully charge your battery (approximately 3 hours). Only use Alcatel chargers. We recommend charging the battery once a day so that the phone operates at an optimum level. You are advised to fully charge the battery (... - Page 16 Precautions during use Your telephone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal reception and operation, do not touch the upper part of your telephone. Remove the back cover Replace the back cover OT -E157 OT -E157 OT -E158/252 OT -E158/252...
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Page 17: Switching Your Telephone On
OT -E159/160/161/256/257/259 OT -E159/160/161/256/257/259 Switching your telephone ON Hold down the key. A welcome animation is displayed for 2 seconds. Type your PIN code if necessary, then confirm with the left softkey. If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator. -
Page 18: Calls
Calls ........ Making a call Dial the desired number then press the key to place the call. To hang up, press the key. If you make a mistake, press the right softkey once to remove the last digit. Press and hold the key to delete all the digits. To enter “+”... -
Page 19: Calling Your Voicemail
Calling a number from the directory Press the key to access the directory. Select the desired phone number and press (see “Directory” on page 29). Automatic redial If this feature is activated, the person you are unable to reach will be called back automatically. -
Page 20: Receiving A Call
Receiving a call When you have an incoming call, your phone rings and/or vibrates depending on the parameters chosen. - To pick up a call, press the - To reject a call, press the key. - To mute the ring, press the right softkey The number of the calling party is displayed if transmitted by your network and if the service is subscribed. -
Page 21: Available Options During The Call
Available functions during the call You can access the following options during a call by pressing the left softkey: Hold/Retrieve • Hold the current call to take a second incoming call. Mute/Unmute • Activate/deactivate the microphone. Directory • Access the directory. Messages •... -
Page 22: Call Waiting
Call waiting If a second call comes in while you are on line, you will be notified by a tone and the backlight. You can then accept the call by pressing the key. Your first call will be automatically put on hold. You can then switch between your two correspondents by pressing the “Options”... -
Page 23: Menu
Menu ........Accessing the menu From the main screen, press the left softkey, the menu is displayed as a list with small icons beside each function. Select the item you require using the navigation keys ( ), then press again the left softkey to confirm. Organising functions For each of the listed functions, refer to the appropriate chapter in this User Guide. - Page 24 CB message reception. Sounds: Change the mode, volume, ringtones, alerts, ON/OFF sounds, key beep. Display: Change the main screen wallpaper , colours /reverse video ON/OFF screens, screensaver and contrast. Settings: Set the time, date, language, security mode, answer mode, etc OT-E252/256/257/259. OT-E157/158/159/160/161.
- Page 25 Call services: Access functions such as: voicemail number, call memory, call settings, network, forward and call barring. Games: Play the 2 games embedded in your telephone. Tools: Access the Alarm and Calculator functions. Service: Access the Operator services Depending on your operator’s network.
- Page 26 • DIRECTORY • MESSAGES - View - Create - Create - Inbox • SIM directory - Outbox • Phone dir. • Sent - Delete • Unsent • One by one - Archives • Delete all • Inbox - Copy • Sent •...
- Page 27 - Any key • Flip answer - OFF screen - FactoryReset - Screensaver - Contrast • CALL SERVICES - Voicemail - Call memory • Missed calls • Incomg. calls • Outgoing calls OT-E252/256/257/259. OT-E157/158/159/160/161. OT-E159/160/161/256/257/259. If the headset is plugged in.
- Page 28 - Call settings • GAMES • Minute alert - Russia • Call waiting - Bricks • Auto redial • TOOLS • Billing - Calls duration - Alarms - Calls costs - Calculator • Hide my ID • SERVICE - Network •...
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Page 29: Directory
Directory ......The directory allows you to store phone numbers and names (or files) either in the SIM memory and/or the phone memory. You may store up to 250 entries in the phone memory. Directory menu View • Access the list of contacts (alphabetic order). Create •... -
Page 30: Consulting Your Directory ("View")
Consulting your directory (“View”) From the main screen, select “Directory” then “View” to access the list of your contacts. The names are sorted in alphabetical order. 5.2.1 Available options in the contacts list Once you have selected a name, press the left softkey to access the following options: Call number •... -
Page 31: Caller Group
5.2.3 Caller group You can group together names by category (family, lover, friends, office, business, other) and select a special ringtone. For each group, you can select the following options: Modify • Change the name of the group. Ringtone • Set a special ringtone for that group. -
Page 32: Messages
Messages ......From your telephone, you can read, write, send and receive SMS messages and share them with other mobiles. To access the messages from the main screen, press the top of the key or press the left softkey and select the (“Messages”) icon. -
Page 33: Inbox/Outbox
Symbols • Add symbols. • Switch to numeric mode. T9 help • Help menu for the predictive mode. Languages • List of languages. My words • Add a word to your dictionnary. Next word On/Off • If activated, the system displays the next most appropriate word in your sentence. -
Page 34: Archives
Reply • Reply to the sender of the message by SMS. Delete • Delete the message. Forward msg • Forward the message received to other people. Archives • Archive your messages in the telephone memory. Modify • Modify the message selected then send or save Extract nber •... -
Page 35: Settings
Settings You can change the message settings: SceCentre • The phone number of your operator’s service centre (it may be provided automatically). Email ctre • The number of the server for sending emails. Validity • Set the time period during which attempts to send the message to the recipient will be repeated in case of failure. -
Page 36: Sounds
Sounds ......From the main screen, press the left softkey to access the menu then select the icon and select one of the following options in order to customise your telephone. Mode Ringtone • Only the tone is played. Vibrator •... -
Page 37: Alerts
Alerts SMS alert, ON/OFF sound,Alarm sound: for these sound alerts, you can select a melody to be assign to. Key beep Activate/deactivate the beep played with each keypress. -
Page 38: Display
Change the black and white effect of your screen. Screensaver Activate or deactivate this mode to save the battery. The screen will be dark, sharing only time/network/battery information. Contrast Set the contrast of your telephone by choosing one of the 5 levels proposed. OT-E252/256/257/259. OT-E157/158/159/160/161. -
Page 39: Settings
Settings ......Clock Set time and date, time format, date format, display (show or hide the clock). Languages This feature allows to choose the language in which the messages will be displayed. You may, however, choose another language if available. Security This function allows you to prevent unauthorised use of your telephone. -
Page 40: Auto Power
Phone code: A telephone protection code will be requested each time the phone is switched on if this code is activated. FDN: This feature allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set of people. You must enter your PIN2 code first. Auto power This function enables the automatic switch ON/OFF if you have preset a time. -
Page 41: Answer Mode
Answer mode Keypad answer - Send key: answer the incoming call by pressing the key. - Auto>headset: when the headset is plugged in, calls will be answered directly. If the option is selected and the headset is not plugged in, you will have to answer by pressing the key. -
Page 42: Call Services
Call services ....10.1 Voicemail Call or modify the number of your voicemail. If no voicemail number is set, contact your operator to obtain this number. 10.2 Call memory From the main screen, press the key and your phone displays a call list. -
Page 43: Call Settings
10.3 Call settings Minute alert Activate/cancel the sounding of a beep during a call. Call waiting Activate/cancel/check the tone that notifies a second incoming call. Auto redial This option enables automatic callback of the last dialed busy number, if it is activated. - Page 44 Calls cost - Remain. credit • Display the remaining credit. - Unit cost • Enter the currency and Telecom unit. - Max. credit • Set a maximum credit beyond which all charged calls will be barred. - Last call cost •...
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Page 45: Select Network
10.4 Select network Automatic The phone automatically selects one of the networks available in the area. Manual Select a network that has a roaming agreement with your home network operator. Preferred list Create a list of networks to which you wish to be connected as a priority. A list will be displayed. -
Page 46: Forward
10.5 Call forward (“Forward”) This function enables you to activate/cancel or check the call forwarding of the incoming calls of voice/fax/data calls to the voicemail or any specified number (enter the number or select the name and confirm with the left softkey). The following options are available: Unconditional •... -
Page 47: Call Barring
10.6 Call barring Outgoing calls • All outgoing calls are barred. International • Outgoing international calls are barred. Int. but home • Outgoing international calls except those to your country of subscription are barred. Incoming • All incoming calls are barred. If abroad •... -
Page 48: Games
Games......11.1 Russia The aim of this game is to make as many complete lines of bricks as possible. Key functions: rotate the brick move left move right drop the brick toggle the upgrade level flag; if the flag is on, the game level will move up when your score increases 300. -
Page 49: Available Options
Key functions: move left, shoot first ball move right, shoot first ball shoot the ball right softkey pause and context menu 11.3 Available options Press the right softkey to pause the game and access the following menu: New game • Play a new game. -
Page 50: Tools
Tools ........ 12.1 Alarms Your telephone has an alarm facility. When the alarm rings, you can either snooze the alarm by pressing the left softkey “Snooze”. The alarm will ring again after 5 minutes. To stop it permanently, press the right softkey “Cancel”. -
Page 51: Characters Table
Character table ....To enter a word in normal mode, press the key corresponding to the desired letter several times until the letter appears. Upper case Lower case Short keypress : select next word in the dictionary (predictive mode); Long keypress: Input the digit "0". Short keypress: Switch between normal mode (ABC) ( >... - Page 52 The predictive mode allows you to type your messages more quickly without the need to press the same key several times. Simply press once the key corresponding to the letter you need, and the phone will suggest the most common words from the dictionary. The word may change as you type - don't worry about what's on the screen until after you finish the word.
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Page 53: Telephone Warranty
The warranty period may vary if overriding statutory provisions are applicable in your country. The life of a rechargeable Alcatel telephone battery in terms of conversation time, standby time, and total service life, will depend on the conditions of use and network configuration. Batteries being... - Page 54 5) connecting or integrating the phone into equipment not supplied or not recommended by T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates, without their express written consent for such,, 6) any servicing, modification or repair performed by individuals not authorised by T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates, the vendor or the approved maintenance centre, 7) use of the equipment for a purpose other than that for which it was designed, 8) normal wear,...
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Page 55: Accessories
Accessories ...... Battery Headset BB 10144 Cigar lighter charger Charger Only use your telephone with Alcatel batteries, chargers and accessories compatible with your model. Depending on availability. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting....Before contacting the aftersales department, you are advised to follow the instructions below: • You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimise its performance. • You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ) for optimal operation. - Page 57 Make sure your battery is inserted. It must be inserted before plugging in the charger • Make sure you are using an Alcatel battery and charger • When abroad, check that the electrical current is compatible My mobile phone does not connect to a network •...
- Page 58 Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service • Check to be sure this feature does not require an Alcatel accessory. When I select a number from my directory, the number is not dialled •...
- Page 59 I am unable to create a file in my directory • Make sure that your directory is not full; delete some files or save the files in the product directory My callers are unable to leave messages on my voicemail •...
- Page 60 Alcatel logo and Alcatel name are trademarks of Alcatel used under license by T&A Mobile Phones Limited. All rights reserved © Copyright 2005 T&A Mobile Phones Limited. T&A Mobile Phones Limited reserves the right, in the customer’s interest, to alter material or...
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