Alcatel OT-S520A User Manual
Alcatel OT-S520A User Manual

Alcatel OT-S520A User Manual

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520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08
3/07/08
11:46
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 1 Introduction ........ Table of contents ......TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this cellphone. Safety and use ..............5 General information............10 Power multimedia player/video player 1 Your mobile ..............12 • With playlist, lyrics display and equalizer Keys ......................14 Main screen icons ................15 •...
  • Page 3 520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 3 7 Messages ..............36 12 Media album ..............56 Messages:Text/Multimedia message ..........36 12.1 My Audio....................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 audio, images, videos and creations ......59...
  • Page 4: Safety And Use

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 5 Safety and use ......Do not open or attempt to repair your cellphone yourself. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your cellphone. Do not paint it. We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your cellphone.The manufacturer Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by TCT Mobile disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use Limited and its affiliates and are compatible with your cellphone model (see Accessories List page...
  • Page 5 Items of equipment with this symbol are not be thrown into ordinary bins if your jurisdiction or OT-S520A : 1.15 W/Kg for use at the ear and 1.17 W/Kg for use close to the body. your region has suitable recycling and collection facilities; instead they are to be taken to collection While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various cellphones and at various points for them to be recycled.
  • Page 6: General Information

    • Website: www.alcatel-mobilephones.com instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause •...
  • Page 7: Your Mobile

    Your cellphone is identified by an IMEI (cellphone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the product’s memory.We recommend that OT-S520A you note the number the first time you use your telephone by entering *#06# and keep it in a safe place. It may be requested by the police or your operator if your telephone is stolen.
  • Page 8: Keys

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 13 OT-S621A Keys Navigation key Confirm an option (press the middle of the key) Answer 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 Messages...
  • Page 9: Main Screen Icons

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 15 Main screen icons WAP alerts Battery charge level Roaming. Vibrate alert: in vibrate mode, the ringer is silenced except for Memory card scanning in progress. alarms set. (see page 41). Memory card scanning completed. Bluetooth status (Blue - Activated). Double line : indicates the selected line.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 17 Installing the battery Getting started ....Set-up Inserting and removing the SIM card In order to make or receive calls, you must insert your SIM card as illustrated below. 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.
  • Page 11: Power On Your Phone

    Your phone is fully charged when the animated charging icon If cell broadcast messages are displayed, use the key to browse stops. Be sure to only use Alcatel chargers. through them in full or press the right softkey to return to the main screen.
  • Page 12: Calls

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 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.
  • Page 13: During A Call

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 23 During a call Adjusting the volume Volume may be adjusted up or down be using the key. Available functions Handling two calls During a call, you may access your directory, diary, short messaging, etc. without disconnection of your current conversation by pressing the •...
  • Page 14: Line Switching

    7. CALL REGISTER - Organizer - Call memory - Alarm - My numbers - Calculator - Billing - Converter - Call settings - Voice memo - Memory status OT-S520A only. Contact your network operator to check service availability. OT-S621A only.
  • Page 15: Call Register

    - 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-S621A. OT-S520A.
  • Page 16: Billing

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 29 Billing • Conditional: forward calls if your line is busy, unavailable, or outside of the network coverage area. In the billing menu, you may access the following items: 5.4.3 Call barring Amount • You can view the total cost of charged calls, modify it or reset it and enter the cost of a Telecom Unit in You can activate or deactivate call barring for outgoing and incoming calls.
  • Page 17: Directory

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 Page 31 5.4.4 Caller ID Directory ......Activate/Deactivate Caller ID. 5.4.5 Conceal ID Accessing your directory/phone book Activate/Deactivate Caller ID blocking. 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.
  • Page 18: Creating A File

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 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.
  • Page 19: Messages

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 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 may create, edit and receive SMS, MMS and email with this phone. Delete all •...
  • Page 20: Voice Message

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 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 messages failed to send. characters depends on the languages you writing in) will be 7.1.4 Sent charged as several SMS.
  • Page 21: Email

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:46 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 email manually. Create Email • Create a new email.
  • Page 22: My Settings

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 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 customize your telephone.
  • Page 23: Antenna Off/Airplane Mode

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 43 Antenna off/Airplane mode 8.6.3 Power On/Off You can customize your welcome animation or image that appears when In antenna off mode, your phone will not be able to make or receive calls, you switch on your phone. Bluetooth, or message transmissions.
  • Page 24: More Settings

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 45 8.8.2 Keys 8.9.3 Languages By customizing 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…...
  • Page 25: Tools

    From the list, press the “Options” softkey to connect/disconnect, rename, search for new devices or delete an unconnected device from the list. You are highly recommended to use Alcatel OT-BM81 (mono) and OT-BS83 (stereo) Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and Depending on network availability.
  • Page 26: Organizer

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 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 •...
  • Page 27: Converter

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 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.
  • Page 28: My Shortcuts

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 53 My shortcuts ....WAP ......Accessing and creating new shortcuts. 11.1 Homepage To program new shortcuts: select "My shortcuts" to create quick access Launch the WAP browser with the homepage of the default profile. to a function, Directory, or WAP Bookmarks, etc. 11.2 Bookmarks Access your favorite sites.
  • Page 29: Media Album

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 55 11.5.3 Push message settings Media album ....Enable or disable receiving service message from WAP. 11.5.4 Clear cache You may access all of your visual files stored both on the phone and Empty the phone’s cache memory. memory card in the Media Album.
  • Page 30: My Images

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 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, Bluetooth, or assign it to a contact When a memory card is inserted for the first time, it will be in the directory.
  • Page 31: Managing Audio, Images, Videos And Creations

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 59 12.7 Managing audio, 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. Below are the available functions for applicable files: Activate •...
  • Page 32: Camera

    Before taking a photo, you may adjust several settings by using the following shortcuts below: Your cellphone is fitted with a camera for taking photos that you can use OT-S520A in different ways: - store them in your “Media album”.
  • Page 33 520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 63 OT-S621A 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 the following: Media album • Go to the media album feature. Saving location •...
  • Page 34: Multimedia Player

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 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”...
  • Page 35: Games & Applications

    Games & Applications Downloading or running applications will not damage or alter any software already in your mobile telephone designed to support Java™ technology. Your Alcatel phone may include some Java™ applications games . You may also download other compatible Java applications TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates waive any responsibility and refuse to games from your service provider or other third party providers.
  • Page 36: Profiles

    Customize your mobile with images, animations, videos and melodies. - Music management • Create and transfer playlists with music files and provide edited lyrics. - Messaging • You can compose SMS/MMS easily on your PC and transfer them to phone. Supported Operating Systems - Windows 2000/XP/Vista OT-S520A only.
  • Page 37: Latin Input Mode/Character Table

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 71 Predictive T9 mode Latin input mode/ Predictive T9 mode predicts words for quick selection based on character table ....predefined words in the phone's dictionary. Write the word by pressing a key between . Press the key once and the word will be modified each time you press a key.
  • Page 38 520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 73 OT -S520A 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)
  • Page 39: Telephone Warranty

    520-621_UM_USA_03-07-08 3/07/08 11:47 Page 75 3) improper maintenance of batteries and other sources of energy, and of the overall Telephone warranty .... electric installation, 4) accidents or consequences of theft of the vehicle in which the telephone is transported, acts of vandalism, lightning, fire, humidity, infiltration of liquids, inclement weather, Congratulations on choosing this cellphone - we hope that you will be completely 5) connecting or integrating the cellphone into equipment not supplied or not...
  • Page 40: 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 41 • Make sure that you have not barred certain calls • Make sure you are using an Alcatel battery and charger The caller’s name does not appear when a call is received • When abroad, check that the electrical current is compatible •...
  • Page 42 Install first of all Alcatel’s PC suite specification without prior notice. • 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 • Check required/available memory •...

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