Alcatel ONE TOUCH OT-E205C User manual

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Safety and Use ________________________________ 2
Phone Layout_________________________________ 7
General Features______________________________ 9
Getting started _______________________________ 11
Basic operations______________________________ 15
Using the menu ______________________________ 18
Menu Tree __________________________________ 19
SMS _______________________________________ 23
Contact_____________________________________ 25
Tools_______________________________________ 27
Settings_____________________________________ 28
Recent Calls_________________________________ 33
Games______________________________________ 34
UTK _______________________________________ 36
Operation instruction of input methods ___________ 37
Appendix I Troubleshooting ____________________ 38
Appendix II Abbreviations and explanations _______ 40

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Safety and Use
T&A Mobile Phones would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile
phone. 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.
• TRAFFIC SAFETY:
Given studies, which show that using a mobile phone while driving a
vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car
kit, headset...), drivers are requested to refrain from using their mobile
when the vehicle is not parked.
When switched on, your phone emits electromagnetic waves that can
interfere with the vehicle’s electronic systems such as ABS anti-lock
brakes or airbags. To ensure that there is no problem:
- do not place your phone on top of the dashboard or within an airbag
deployment area,
- check with your car dealer or the car manufacturer to make sure that
the dashboard is adequately shielded from mobile phone RF energy.
• CONDITIONS OF USE:
Switch the phone off before boarding an aircraft to avoid
prosecution.
Switch the phone off when you are in health care facilities,
except in designated areas. As with many other types of
equipment now in regular use, mobile telephones can interfere

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with other electrical or electronic devices, or equipment using
radio frequency.
Switch the phone off when you are near gas or flammable liquids.
Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in a fuel depot,
petrol station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive
atmosphere.
When the phone is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm
from any medical devices such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or
insulin pump, etc. In particular when using the phone, you should
hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any.
Do not let small children use the phone without supervision.
When replacing the cover please note that your phone may
contain substances that could create an allergic reaction.
Always handle your phone with care and keep it in a clean and
dust-free place.
You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to
optimise its performance.
Do not allow your phone to be exposed to adverse weather or
environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of
liquids, dust, sea air, etc).
Do not open or attempt to repair your mobile phone yourself.
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. T&A Mobile Phones
Limited and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused
by the use of other chargers or batteries.
Your phone should not be disposed of in a municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all
important information stored in your phone.
When you play games on your phone, you may experience
occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or
other parts of your body. Follow these instructions to avoid
problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other
musculoskeletal disorders:
- Take a minimum of a 15 minute-break every hour of game
playing.
- If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while
playing, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or
after playing, stop the game and see a doctor.
Recharge of the phone without battery being installed is
prohibited.
Charge the phone in well-ventilated environment, and keep it
away from inflammable and high explosive articles.
To avoid demagnetization, keep the handset away from magnetic
substances such as magnetic discs or credit cards.
Ensure to keep the handset away from liquid. Take the battery off
and contact the authorized service center if the handset gets
soaked or erosion can happen.
Do not use liquids or damp cloth with strong detergents to clean
the handset.
Description on UIM card in this manual is only effective for the
phone with UIM card. The menus and operations related to UIM,
such as PIN code, are for refernce only. Please refer to the real
one for detailed information.
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:

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- 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.
In European Union countries:
These collection points are accessible free of charge. All products with
this sign must be brought to these collection points.
In non European Union countries:
Items of equipment with this symbol are not be thrown into ordinary
bins if your country or your region has suitable recycling and collection
facilities; instead they are to be taken to collection points for them to be
recycled.
• BATTERY:
Before removing the battery from your phone, please make sure that the
phone is switched off.
Observe the following precautions for battery use:
- Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic fumes and
burns).
- Do not puncture, disassemble or cause a short-circuit in a battery.
- Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household rubbish or store
it at temperatures above 60 °C.
Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable
environmental regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose for
which it was designed. Never use damaged batteries or those not
recommended by T&A Mobile Phones Limited and/or its affiliates.
• CHARGERS:
Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0

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°C to 40 °C. The chargers designed for your mobile phone meet with
the standard for safety of information technology equipment and office
equipment use. They should be used for this purpose only.
• RADIO WAVES:
SAR standard value: 2.0W/Kg, the max measured value of this
phone: 1.3 W/Kg
• Disclaimer:
There may be certain differences between the user manualdescription
and the phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your
telephone or specific operator services.

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Phone Layout
This phone has totally 18 keys on the keypad, equipped with a 1.4’ STN screen,
a recharge jack and an audio jack.
Note: The phone’s ID spec is for reference only. Pls refer to the real phone for the detailed
definition.
Specifications list
ID spec

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Commercial
Name
Specification
OT-E205c
Dimensions 96.7×42.5×19.7 mm
Weight 72g
Screen display resolution 102×80 pixels
Accessories Travele charger, standard battery
Card type*UIM card
Applicable system CDMA 2000 1X 800MHz
Contact capacity*UIM card dependent and 100 contacts in the phone
SMS capacity*UIM card dependent and 50 SMS for inbox
and 50 for outbox in the phone
Preformats 10
Call records 10 each for missed, answered and dialed calls
Receiving call vibration Support
Preset ringtone type 10 ringtones
Main wallpaper 6 built-in
Call time Support
Speed Dial Support
Date and time display Support
Alarm／Calculator Support
Receiving/Sending SMS Support
Games 3
Caller number display* Support
Divert Calls* Support
Call Restrict* Support
Call Waiting* Support
Note: Functions marked with * require network or UIM card support.

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General Features
Communication control keys
The key is used for making a call (after a number has been entered); or
for checking recently dialed phone numbers. Maximum 10 numbers can be
displayed.
The key is used for ending a call (during dialing and communication
status), or for exiting menu back to idle screen. Long press this key can switch on
or off the phone.
Functional keys and softkeys
Up and down keys are used for menu browsing, options or content creation. In
idle screen, the left key is a shortcut for SMS; the down key for Contact; the left
softkey for Menu and then you can use up and down keys to choose; the right
softkey is for Profiles. Press key can hide or show the idle screen. In
normal status the key functions are closely related to the current menu.
Standard keypad
Keys from 0to 9, and key *and #are used for dialing, inputting password,
English letters, symbols etc.
For International calls press key 0twice in idle screen to input +
The keypad can be locked by pressing key * for 2 seconds in idle screen and
unlock by pressing 123. You can also change the profile to Vibrate（）and
change back by pressing key # for 2 seconds.

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If speed dial is activated, press key 1to 9for 2 seconds to call a predefined
number (you can define the speed dial number in Contact-Speed dial)
Note: The phone will turn off the screen backlight to save power after being in idle mode for a
while. You can activate the backlight by pressing any key.
Display icons
In idle screen or calling status, you can find the following icons displayed in the
top of the screen:
Level of network reception
Alarm clock
There is (are) unread message(s).
This icon flickering means that current mailbox is full.
Battery charge level
Vibrator mode
Ring mode
Vibrate first then ring
Mute mode
Keypad locked
Language and input method
You can check languages supported here: [Settings]-[Phone Settings]
-[Language]
You can press the key *to change input methods and press the key # to change to
symbol input method. For detailed operation please refer to relevant chapters of
Operation Instruction of Input Methods.

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Call Alert Mode
In any mode, if there is an incoming call, the backlight will be activated with
predefined incoming call ringtone (depends on user’s setting).
There are four modes for your option: Ring, Vibrate, Vibrate first then ring, Off
([Settings]-[Sound Settings] -[Call Alert Mode]).
SMS alert modes
Four modes Ring, Vibrate, Vibrate first then ring, Off are available for your
option by [Settings]-[Sound Settings] -[SMS Alert Mode].
Term description
(Domestic long-distance call)
To call a fixed number, please enter the city code first and then the number you
want to call. You can call the number directly if it is a mobile phone.
(International call)
Enter 00 first and then country code + city code + phone number.
(ESN)
Electronic Serial Number. Switch off the phone and take out the battery, you can
see a label of this number printed in the back of the phone.
Getting started
What's UIM card?
When register your mobile phone number, you will get a UIM card (User Identity
Module) provided by the network operator.

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With this UIM card, which stores many parameters required for communications,
you can use the various functions of the phone and save personal information,
including PIN (Personal Identification Number), contact, SMS and other system
services. Please use the UIM card carefully. Twisting or pressing it may cause
damage. If it is lost, please contact your network operator immediately for help.
(Note): The UIM card shall be placed beyond the range of children.
Inserting and removing your UIM card
Switch off your phone before inserting the UIM card
Open the back cover and take out the battery.
Place the UIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing.
Make sure that it is correctly inserted.
To remove the card, press it and slide it out.
PIN code
PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is used to access the UIM card. If PIN
code protection function has been enabled, you’ll be asked to Enter PIN: when
switch on. You must input correct PIN code before you can use it.
You can get the PIN code when you buy the UIM card from your network
operator. Usually the PIN code is 4 digits. When enter the PIN code, * will be
displayed to substitute the input content to ensure confidentiality.
<Warning>: If you input wrong PIN code for three consecutive times, the UIM card will be
locked. Please contact your operator immediately for assistance of decoding. Attempt to decode
the card by yourself may possibly cause the UIM card to fail permanently.
Charging your battery
The battery used in the phone is rechargeable. When using your phone for
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and discharging can the battery’s efficiency made the best of.
For optimal use you are advised to fully discharge the battery at least once
a month by consuming the power until the phone is switched off
automatically.
When charging, it is normal to find the battery and the phone slightly
heat-up. The phone will automatically protect itself when battery
temperature rises so as to control temperature variation.
The handset will give you off alert if the battery is running out. When the
power has runned out the handset will be switched off automatically.
Battery type Standby time Talk time
Li-ion battery 60-120 hours 60－170 minutes
Note: Actual time of usage of the battery varies according to different operation modes and
settings of network base station. If you use the phone when battery is quite low, the phone
may restart or switch off automatically. Please recharge in time.
Battery charging
Connect the charger to a main socket and insert the charging plug into the
right top jack of the phone.
When the phone starts charging, the battery icon will indicate the charge
level.
You may choose to charge the battery in power-off or standby status. If the
phone is charged in power-off status with UIM card inserted, you’ll see
the following in the screen Charging. To start, please press power key.
The charge is complete when the animation stops. ( )
-For safety, pls don’t change any part of the battery by yourself or take off

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the battery outer case.
-Only use Alcatel chargers. T&A Mobile Phones Limited and its
affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of
other chargers

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Basic operations
Switching on
Long press the key can switch on the phone. It will automatically search
available networks if the UIM card and the phone have no password protection.
After the phone registered to CDMA network, network signal will be displayed at
the top left corner of the screen. The phone is now in standby and you can make
or answer a call.
Your phone remains searching if it fails to find an available network.
If the screen displays No UIM card after it is switched on, please switch off the
phone by long pressing the key and check whether your UIM card is
correctly inserted.
If a password or PIN code (if with UIM card) for the phone is required after
switch on, please enter the correct one, and *will be displayed on the screen as
the content during the entry, then press left softkey to confirm. After unlocked, the
phone will display the network status.
Please contact your network operator if you do not know the PIN code.
Switching off
Press the key for 2 seconds to switch off the phone.
Note: If you switch off the phone directly by taking off the battery, some information saved in
UIM card and phone may possibly get lost.
Making a call
In standby status, enter number directly, in case it is an international call, press 0
twice to input 00 first and then input the complete number, then press the key
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If you want to call a fixed line in a different city, please enter city code first.
When dialing, you can hear ringtones from the party you are calling and after the
call is connected, you can see a call timer on the screen. If the call fails, possible
reasons would be:
Line Busy means the called party is busy or there is no available line in
the network.
Rejected means this call is barred, or you have enabled call barring.
Please check your security setting.
If the called party’s phone is power-off or out of service or unreachable,
the network system will inform you.
If the called party is in a conversation, please press the key and
redial later.
If the dialed number has been saved in the phonebook his name will be displayed
on the screen.
To end a call, you can press the key . After a call is ended, the call timer
stops and Call ends is displayed on the screen.
Saving a number by dialing
You may save the other party’s number in phonebook directly, or by dialing in
standby status as following:
Enter the other party’s phone number in standby status.
To enter the number in standby status
Press left softkey to go to More for operation (possible operations here:
New, To Existing, To UIM, Find, Pause, Timer )
Adjusting the volume of earpiece
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of earpiece.
Answering a call
When there is an incoming, the phone will remind you according to the
incoming call alert mode you set.
To answer a call, press the key to answer the call directly.
To reject a call, press the key and the other party will hear a busy
tone.
If you have enabled the auto answer function and the earphone is connected to the
phone when a call is incoming, the phone will answer the call automatically after
a certain period of time if you don’t reject the call.
If you have registered the caller number identity service, then during the
conversation caller number will be displayed on the screen. If this number had
already been saved in the phonebook the caller’s name will also be displayed on
the screen.
To end a conversation, press the key
Note: If you have registered the following additional services, incoming call
may be diverted to the specified number automatically:
Divert If Busy
Divert If No Answer
Divert If Unreachable
Divert All Calls
Silent mode
When there’s an incoming call, Silence will be displayed at the bottom of the
main screen and your phone will remind you according to incoming call alert
mode. IF ring or vibrate is enabled and you can press left softkey to mute the ring
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Call recording / Mic mute
When the phone is in conversation status, Mute and Menu are displayed at the
bottom of the main screen. Press the left and right softkey to switch between these
two options.
When you select Mute and press the left softkey, you can turn off the mic in order
that the other party cannot hear you but you can still hear him (the mic is still on).
At this time, Unmute is shown at the bottom of the screen to indicate mute
function is on. Select Unmute and press the left softkey again to turn off the mute
function.
When you select Menu and press the right softkey, you can access the phone’s
main menu for other operations and press the right softkey again to return.
Recent dialed-out numbers
This phone can save 10 recent dialed-out numbers. In standby status, press the
key to display recent dialed-out numbers. You can press up and down
keys to check the called numbers and press the key to call directly the
selected number.
You can also go to the call record menu to view the recent dialed-out numbers.
Missed call
If there is missed call (s), Missed N Call(s) will be displayed on the main screen.
You can access the call record menu to check missed calls.
Using the menu
In standby status, press the left softkey to access the main menu.
The main menu covers 7 functions (the last function is provided by UIM card.

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The display for each function is different based on different UIM card). Each
function is further divided. Thanks to refer to the below menu tree for detailed
functions:
Press up and down keys to select. Press the left softkey to go to the
sub-menu. Then press up and down keys to select and press the left
softkey to confirm or go to next menu.
Press the right softkey to return to the previous menu. Press the key
to back to the standby status.
In editing mode, press right softkey to delete. Press it once to delete one
character and hold it to delete all the input characters.
(on) or (enabled) is to enable this function and (off) or (disabled) is to
disable this function.
The last line on the screen is function description to remind you the
available functions
Menu Tree
Option Description
Text
Messages
Write
Messages
The new message can be edited in three
modes:Nothing, Preformats and The Last Edit
Inbox Message in phone
Up to 50 pieces of messages can be stored in the phone.
SMS
UIM Messages in UIM: number of message is UIM dependent

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Outbox Up to 50 pieces of messages can be stored.
Erase
Messages
Entire Outbox, Entire Inbox, Entire UIM, All Messages
Message
Settings
Storage Location: Phone or UIM
Check
Capacity
Check the memory status of UIM card and the phone.
Voice Mail
Indicate the quantity of voice messages in Voice Mail
box
Call voice
Mailbox Call voice mail box to listen to the voice message
Voic
Messages
Voive Mail
Number Set Voive Mail Box number
Detail To check the details of the number
Find find a contact
Grouping
View
No Partition Group, VIP Group, Home Group, Work Group, Friends
Group, Personal Group, Business Group
Delete Delete the selected contact
Add New
Record To add a new record in Phone or R-UIM
Edit Edit Name, Add Number, Add E-Mail, Add URL, Select Groups, Add
Notes
Copy/
Move
Copy To R-UIM , Move To R-UIM (Records are stored in the phone)
Copy To Phone, Move To Phone (Records are stored in the UIM card)
Copy All Copy To R-UIM, Copy To Phone
Check
capacity To check the memory capacity of phonebook and UIM card
Contact
Setting Save Mode, View Mode, Set Lock