Alcatel OT-255C User manual

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ALCATEL OT-255C
English- CJA2210ALAAA

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Friendly reminder:
This user manual applies to the OT-255C mobile phone. If there are minor
differences in the description or illustrations between the manual and the actual
product the actual product shall take precedence. Customers will not be notified
separately of any upgraded model of this mobile phone. Please contact our
Customer service.
We reserve the right to revise anytime the contents of this manual without prior
notice.

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Contents
Your Mobile...........................................................................................................................................1
1Getting started ...........................................................................................................................4
2Making and received calls ......................................................................................................6
3Entering Letters, Numbers and Symbols..........................................................................7
4Messages ......................................................................................................................................7
5Contacts ........................................................................................................................................9
6Recent Calls ...............................................................................................................................10
7Profiles .........................................................................................................................................10
8Settings .......................................................................................................................................10
9Tools .............................................................................................................................................11
10 Display ........................................................................................................................................12
11 FM Radio.....................................................................................................................................12
12 Entertainment ..........................................................................................................................13
13 Alarm ...........................................................................................................................................13
14 Schedule.....................................................................................................................................13
15 Note .............................................................................................................................................13

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Your Mobile
Basic specifications
Item
Specifications
Mobile Phone
Size: 100.5mm[L]× 58mm[W]× 12mm[Thickness]
Weight: 76g (Battery included)
Screen resolution
160*128 pixels
Contacts
500 entries
Recent calls
30 entries
Messages
350 entries
Operation temperature
-20~50℃
Battery
Type: Lithium
Capacity: 650mAh
Call time: around 210 minutes
Standby time: around 160 hours
Charging time: around 3 hours
Explanation:
Standby: phone is in idle state
Standby time: battery life time when phone is in idle state.
Standby time and call time are related with the condition, like network status,
surrounding environment, etc.
Please make appropriate use of the product to reduce the effects of EMF.

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Keypad indications
Number
Item
Function
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Left Soft Key
Select the option.
Open Menu.
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Call Key
Make or answer calls.
View calls history when standby.
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Right Soft Key
Select the option.
Enter Contacts Menu when standby.
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END--PWR Key
Hold to turn on--off.
Press to end or reject a call.
Return to the standby screen.
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Navigation Keys
Left, Right, u、Up, Down and OK.
Left: enter Alarm Menu.
Right: enter Profiles.
Up: enter Messages.
Down: Create new message.
OK: Go to main menu from idle, select
highlighted item and confirm the setting.
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QWERTY
Enter numbers and characters and choose
menu items.
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Q Key
When standby, holding [Q] Key 2 seconds to
enter Meeting mode.

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T Key
When input numbers in standby, holding [T]
Key 2 seconds to input T after main number and
then extension number.
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SYM Key
When you edit a message, press this key to
select symbol.
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Shift Key
When you edit a message, press this key
once/twice to switch between the upper chars
and lower chars.
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Space Key
Lock/unlock the phone.
When you edit a message, press this key to
enter space.
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Del Key
When you edit a message, short press this key
to delete the character one by one; long press
this key to delete all.
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Enter Key
When you edit a message, press this key to
switch to a new line.
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Fn Key
When you edit a message, press this key to
switch input methods.
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Side Key
Enter Messages Menu when standby.
Main menu
Messages
Recent Calls
Tools
Create
Missed Calls
Stopwatch
Inbox
Received Calls
Calculator
Outbox
Outgoing Calls
World Time
Draft
Call Time
Voice Memo
Reserved Messages
Delete All
Display
Templates
Profiles
Wallpaper
Delete Messages
Normal
Style
Settings
Silent
Backlight time
Memory Status
Meeting
Keypad light set
Voice Mail
Outdoor
FM Radio
Contacts
Settings
Entertainment
Contacts List
Phone
Tetris
Search
Call
Brick Attack

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Add New
Auto Power On
Black Jack
Groups
Auto Power Off
Alarm
Speed Dial
Security
Schedule
Contacts Management
Note
Main Screen Icons
Battery power indicator. More bars indicate a higher power level.
The more bars, the stronger signal
No service
You have received one or more text messages
Indicate the message box is full
You have received one or more voicemail messages
Indicate the phone is in meeting state
Indicate the phone is in silent state
Indicate the phone is in normal state
Indicate the phone is in outdoors state
Your phone is connected with a earphone
Indicate the phone is making a call
You have missed one or more calls
Alarm has been set
Indicate the phone have set Voice privacy
You are using FM radio
Indicate the phone is roaming
1Getting started
1.1 Removing or installing the back cover

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Close the back cover Open the back cover
The mobile phone can only work with the UIM card. Press and hold the end key till
power off. Insert the UIM card with the metallic contact downwards, sliding it into
the slot as shown by the arrow, paying attention to the position of the slanted angle.
To remove the UIM card, slide the card out in the direction shown.
1.2 Inserting or removing the UIM card
Insert the UIM Card Remove the UIM Card
1.3 Installing or removing the battery
Remove the back cover and install the battery as shown below (direction of the
arrow).

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Installing the battery Installed the battery Closing the back cover
1.4 Power on / off your phone
When power off and battery is sufficient, to press and hold the end key can switch
phone on.
If a password or a PIN code is activated, to enter the password or the PIN code is a
must. For details about the PIN code and password, please refer to Menu >
Settings > Security> phone lock.
When phone is activated, to press and hold the key, the phone will be switched off.
2Making and received calls
2.1 Making a call
Dial the desired number then press the Call key to make a call. If you dialed wrong,
you can delete the incorrect digits by pressing the Right soft key/DEL Key.
To hang up the call, press the END key.
2.2 Making an emergency call
If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and press the Call key
to make an emergency call.
2.3 Speed Dial

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In the standby mode, long press key 2 to 9 to speed dial a number. You also can
press the key 2 to 9 and then press the Send key to speed dial a number. Please go
to Contacts > Speed dial to set the number from your phonebook first. Key 1 is a
default setting for voice mail number.
3Entering Letters, Numbers and Symbols
You may enter letters, numbers and symbols in the Contact, SMS, Note and other
menu functions.
Entering letters
There are four text modes: Abc, abc, ABC, en.
Please use the FN key to change input modes.
Entering numbers
Press Shift Key once to input one number, and twice to lock in number input
status. Or press Shift key and the number key you want to insert at same
time.
Entering symbols
Press SYM key to enter symbol list.
Press Shift key once to switch to upper chars once.
Press Shift key twice to lock on upper chars, then press Shift key again to
unlock.
4Messages
4.1 Create
From the main menu select Messages > Create to create a new text message.

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4.2 Inbox
Select Messages > Inbox and press OK key or Left soft key to enter Inbox
list.
The messages in the Inbox are displayed. Use Up/Down key to select the
message, and then press OK key to view its detail.
When reading the message, you can:
-Use Up/ Down key to scroll the texts.
-Press OK key to reply a message.
-Press Left soft key to pop up the submenu, and to do such operations: Reply,
Forward, Delete, Extract Details, Copy to Phone/UIM Card, and Move to
Phone/UIM Card.
Note: The Outbox and Draft‟s operation is same as Inbox.
4.3 Settings
Select Messages > Settings to do further operations:
-Send Mode: send and save, send only and save only
-Priority: normal, urgent and emergency
-Delivery Reports: enable or disable
-Callback Number: enable or disable. When you activate it, you need to enter the
number which you want the receiver to call back.
-Prefer Save：choose Phone/UIM card for saving new messages.
-Message Validity: Maximum time, 1 hour, 6 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, and 1 week.
-Reserved Messages: choose whether default to send the reserved message
while its alert is timeout.
- Auto Delete: You can select this function. When the Inbox is full, the newest
message will substitute the oldest one.
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View the available memory about Phone (Inbox, Outbox, and Draft) and UIM card
4.5 Reserved Messages
Select Messages> Reserved Messages to enter Reserved Messages.
You can create messages, edit reserved messages, or view failed reserved
messages.
When the reserved time is arriving, the phone will register to send the message.
4.6 Voice Mail
Select Voice Mail, you can view the voice mails.
Select Listen to voice mail, you can call the voice number and listen to the mails.
Select Voice mail number to edit the number and press OK to save.
5Contacts
5.1 Consulting your contacts
To access the contacts from the main screen, press the Right soft key or press Left
soft key and select the Contacts from the menu.
The Contact menu of your phone is like a set of phone index cards for you to store
information about a person or a company.
5.2 Adding a contact
To add a phone number, do as follows:
1. Select Menu>Contacts >Add New
2. From the home screen, enter the phone number you wish to save. Or press
Right soft key to enter Contacts then press left soft key to select Add New.

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6Recent Calls
6.1 Call records
You can access your call records by press Call key from main screen. Or select
Menu >Recent Calls to access the call record list.
6.2 Call time
You can access to view the time of Received Calls, Outgoing Calls, All Calls and
Reset the call time.
7Profiles
With this menu, you may personalize ringtones for different events and
environments.
8Settings
8.1 Phone
You can access to Language, Time Format, Date Format and Auto Key Guard.
8.2 Auto Power On/Off
The interval of auto power on/off should be over 3 minutes.
8.3 Security
The default phone code is the last 4 numbers of your phone number. You can set
entry code for your phone book, PIN code and other applications.
Phone Lock:

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-Including phone code activation and inactivation. If you activate the phone code,
you have to enter the phone code every time when the cell phone powers on.
-Change password: you can change a new password.
PIN setting: Including PIN checking and PIN resetting. When PIN code is activated,
the PIN code need to be input when cell phone turns on.
Contacts Lock: setting protective code to phone book, the default code is the same
as phone code (the last 4 numbers of your phone number).
Recent Calls Lock: setting protective code for call memory, the default code is the
same as phone code (the last 4 numbers of your phone number).
Messages Lock: setting protective code for SMS service, the default code is the
same as phone code (the last 4 numbers of your phone number).
Call Barrings: setting the restriction to outgoing and incoming calls, the default
code is the same as phone code (the last 4 numbers of your phone number).
Restore Factory Setting: chosen this item, the phone will be resumed to original
settings when it came out from the factory. Please be attention that after selecting
the factory setting, all the information of users will be deleted.
9Tools
9.1 Stopwatch
Press start Left soft key to start time keeping, or press pause function key to pause
time keeping, or press continue function key to resume time keeping. You can press
record function key to get the time recorded.
9.2 Calculator
Your phone can carry out simple operations, i.e. the [Four Arithmetic
Operations]. Numbers are entered using number keys, [.] can be used to input
decimal points, the left soft key can be used to insert the plus and minus
symbols, the right soft key is used to clear the entries, the left key to insert [-]

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and the right key to insert [÷ ], the upper key is used to insert [+] and the lower
key to insert [× ]. Press the OK key to display the result of the calculation.
9.3 World Time
This function allows you to find out the time in different cities around the world.
Press the navigation key to select the city you want.
9.4 Voice Memo
Allows you record sounds you want to and listen to the existing record files.
10Display
Select settings in the main menu, you can do some settings following your need.
In order to customize your phone by set Wallpaper, Style, Backlight Time,
Keypad Light
11 FM Radio
You can use the phone as the FM Radio only with earphone insertion. Earphone will
act as an antenna for FM Radio function.
For FM Radio screen:
Left and Right keys: Auto search to previous or next channel.
Up and down navigation keys: Accommodate the channel frequency by
frequency, each time by 0.1MHz.
* / # key: Adjust volume key
Press Left soft key, you can access to Global Search, Channel List, Save,
Minimize, and FM Record.
The quality of radio depends on the coverage of the radio station in that

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particular area.
12 Entertainment
You can find three games under this menu.
13 Alarm
Your mobile phone has a built-in alarm clock.You can edit up to 6 alarm clocks.
14 Schedule
There is a monthly-view calendar for you to keep track of important meetings,
appointments, etc. Days with events entered will be marked with an alarm icon.
15 Note
Select Menu > Note to display the note List.
-Press the Left soft key to add a new note.
-Press the Left soft key to View, Rename, Edit, Add New, Delete, and Delete All.
Users can edit up to 20 notes.
FAQ
If an anomaly occurs when you are using your mobile phone, please refer to the

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following table. If the problem remains unsolved, please contact the phone
vendor.
FAQ
Item to be checked
The telephone does
not charge properly
Make sure that the charger is correctly connected to
the phone and the power socket.
Make sure you are using a charger specifically
designed for this phone.
The phone does not
switch on
Check the battery charge level.
Make sure the battery is properly installed.
Press and hold the ON key until the screen comes
on.
The phone card has
been inserted but the
card information
cannot be read
Make sure the UIM card is properly inserted.
Make sure your UIM card is valid.
Make sure the card‟s contact face is not dirty, if it is,
wipe it with a clean cloth.
The phone displays
“Enter PUK number”
Contact the network operator for a PUK number.
Unlock the phone using the PUK number.
Unable to dial a
number
Make sure you have dialled a valid phone number.
Check if your phone is connected to the network.
Poor sound quality
Check if the reception signal is strong enough.
If you are inside a building, rotate the phone or
move close to a window.
The other party
cannot hear you
during a call
Make sure the mouthpiece is not blocked.
The receiver volume
is low
Check if the receiver volume is set to maximum.

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FAQ
Item to be checked
The phone signal is
poor or switches off
frequently
Make sure the phone antenna is not damaged.
Check the phone signal strength.
If there is no signal, use your phone in a location
where the signal is strong.
The phone displays
“out of network” or
“network failure”.
Check if you are in an area where the signal is weak
(in a tunnel or surrounded by building). Move to
another location and try again.
Make sure you are not trying to use a service that
you haven‟t subscribed to. If you require this
service, contact the network for details.
When you cannot
connect to the
network normally
(1) The network provider does not provide this
service or you have not subscribed to this service.
Please contact your provider for details on the
subscription and use of these services.
(2) Incorrect setting. Please set the correct
parameters
Safety and use
Please read carefully and observe the following regulations to avoid damaging
your telephone or using it against the law.
Electronic devices/Health care facilities.
Turn off your phone when you are near high-precision electronic devices in use
to avoid causing malfunction or interfering with their operation (fire alarms,
automatic doors and automatic control equipment).
Turn off your phone in hospitals or places where the use of mobile phones is
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medical instruments, such as pacemakers, hearing aids and other electronic
medical devices.
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that mobile phones are kept at least 15
cm away from pacemakers to prevent the phone interference. When using the
phone, you should hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, to
reduce interference.
Mobile phones should be forbidden inside an operating theatre, Intensive Care
Unit (ICU) or Cardiac Care Unit (CCU).
Pay attention to the settings of the sound volume and the vibration to avoid
disturbing the patients.
Flammable or explosive areas
Turn off your phone near flammable or explosive areas. Do not install/remove or
charge the battery or use the phone in these areas to prevent any explosion or
fire. Flammable and explosive areas include: chemical plants, facilities with
chemical substances or particles in the air (grains, dust and metal powder ),
petrol stations and fuel depots, fuel storage areas (for example, under a ship‟s
deck), areas with explosion warning signs, areas with “turn off two-way radio
equipment” signs and places where you are usually recommended to switch off
car engines.
Safety of use in a vehicle
Please observe the relevant local or national regulations related to the use of
mobile phones in a vehicle. Please refrain from using the phone while driving. If
you are driving and need to use the phone in an emergency, use a hands-free
device (optional purchase) to be safe. Otherwise, park the car before using the
phone.
Do not place your phone on the dashboard or within an airbag deployment area
to avoid causing injury to passengers in the car when the bag inflates or bursts.

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Using the phone on an airplane is strictly forbidden. Turn off your phone before
you board an aircraft. It is recommended to remove the battery to avoid the
phone being turned on accidentally.
Storing environment
To avoid demagnetizing problem, keep the phone away from magnetic materials,
such as magnetic discs and credit cards.
Ensure that the phone does not come into contact with liquids. If it does, turn it
off immediately, remove the battery and quickly contact the vendor.
Do not store the phone, battery or charger in an environment with a strong
magnetic field, such as an electromagnetic pot or a microwave oven, to avoid
causing the phone to malfunction, catch fire or explode.
Do not subject the phone, battery or charger to heavy impact or vibration to
avoid battery leakage, phone malfunction, overheating, fire or explosion
Do not place sharp metallic items such as needles, near the receiver because
the receiver will attract them and you may be injured when using the phone.
Do not place the phone in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt to avoid
damaging it when you sit down
Child health
Keep the phone, battery and charger out of the reach of children. Do not let
children use the phone, battery or charger without supervision.
Do not let a child put a battery in his/her mouth to avoid electrolyte poisoning.
Keep children away from small phone accessories to prevent suffocation or
blocking of the oesophagus as a result of swallowing.
Operating environment
This phone is equipped with a built-in antenna. When the phone is on, unless
necessary, do not touch the antenna area (top of the phone) for optimal
communication quality.