Safety and use ..........................
Werecommend 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 in this manual.
•TRAFFIC SAFETY:
Recent studies show that using a cellphone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk,
even when the hands-free kit is used (headset...), drivers are requested to refrain from
using their cellphone when the vehicle is not parked. Check the laws and regulations on
the use of wireless telephones and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always
obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
When switched on, your cellphone 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 cellphone on top of the dashboard or within an airbag deployment
area.
-check with your dealer or car manufacturer to make sure that the car’s electronics
devices are well shielded.
•CONDITIONS OF USE:
You are advised to switch off your cellphone from time to time to optimize performance.
Switch the cellphone off before boarding aircraft.
Switch the cellphone off when you are in health care facilities, except in designated areas.
As with many other types of equipment now in regular use, cellphones can interfere with
other electrical or electronic devices, or equipment using radio frequency.
Switch the cellphone off when you are near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey all signs
and instructions posted in a fuel depot, gas station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially
explosiveatmosphere.
When the cellphone is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm from any medical
device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump. When using the cellphone you
should hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device,ifany.
To avoid hearing impairment, press to answer the call before holding your cellphone to
your ear. Also move the handset away from your ear while using the “hands-free” option
because the amplified volume might cause hearing damage.
Do not let small children use the cellphone without supervision.
When replacing the cover please note that your cellphone may contain substances that
could create an allergic reaction.
Always handle your cellphone with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
Do not allow your cellphone to be exposed to unfavourable environmental conditions
(moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc). The manufacturer’s
recommended operating temperature range is -20°C to +55°C. Over 55°C the legibility
ofthe cellphone’s display may be impaired, though this is temporary and not serious.
Emergency call numbers may not be reachable on all cellular networks. You should never
rely only on your cellphone for emergency calls.
Donot open, dismantle or attempt to repair your cellphone yourself.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your cellphone.
Donot paint it.
Use only Alcatel batteries, battery chargers,and accessories that are compatible with your
cellphone model. T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates disclaim any liability for
damage caused by the use of non approved batteries or accessories.
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our cellphone should not be disposed of in a municipal dump. Please check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information
stored in your cellphone.
Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights,
orwhen playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person
never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts,
orif you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult your doctor before
playing videos games on your cellphone or enabling a flashing-lights feature on your
cellphone. Parents should monitor their children’s use of video games or other features
that incorporate flashing lights on the cellphones. All persons should discontinue use and
consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle
twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To limit the
likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions:
-Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep.
- Take a minimum of a 15 minute break hourly.
-Play in a well lit room.
- Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
-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.
When you play games on your cellphone, you may experience occasional discomfort in
your hands, arms, shoulders,neck, or other parts of your body. Follow the instructions to
avoid problems such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal
disorders:
3) improper maintenance of batteries and other sources of energy, and of the
overall electric installation,
4) accidents or consequences of theft of the vehicle in which the cellphone is
transported, acts of vandalism, lightning, fire, humidity, infiltration of liquids,
inclement weather,
5) connecting or integrating the cellphone into equipment not supplied or not
recommended byT&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates, without their
express written consent for such,
6) anyservicing, modification or repair performed by individuals not authorized
by T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates, the vendor or the approved
maintenance center,
7) use of the equipment for a purpose other than that for which it was designed,
8) normal wear,
9) malfunctions caused by external causes (e.g., radio interference from other
equipment, power or cellphone line voltage fluctuations),
10) modifications made to the equipment even if required by changes in
regulations and/or modification of network parameters,
11) faulty connections resulting from unsatisfactory radio transmission or caused
bythe absence of radio relaycoverage,
12) equipment on which markings or serial numbers have been removed or
altered, and handsets on which labels have been removed or deteriorated shall
be excluded from the warranty.
In accordance with the applicable law, your product is warranted against hidden
defects (defects inherent in the design, manufacture, etc.).
Thereareno express warranties, whether written or oral,other than this printed
limited warranty,express or implied, of any nature whatsoever.
In no event shall T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates be liable for incidental
or consequential damages of anynaturewhatsoever, including but not limited to
trading loss, commercial loss, to the full extent those damages can be disclaimed
by law. Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so
the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Troubleshooting ......................
Before contacting your retailer or service center, it is recommended
you try the following steps below:
•Switch off the cellphone from time to time to optimize its
performance.
•Fully charge the battery ( ) for optimal operation.
•Avoid storing large amounts of data in your cellphone as this may
affect the performance of your cellphone.
My cellphone does not switch on
•Press until the screen comes on
•Check the battery charge level
•Check the battery contacts, remove and reinstall your battery, then
turn your cellphone back on
My screen is difficult to read
•Clean your screen
•Use your cellphone in accordance with the recommended
conditions of use
My cellphone turns off byitself
•Check that your keypad is locked when you are not using your
cellphone
•Check the battery charge level
•Check that the function "Auto OFF"is not activated.
•CHARGERS:
Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range: 0°C to 40°C.
The chargers designed for your cellphone meet with the standard for safety of
information technology equipment and office equipment use. They should be used for this
purpose only.
Electrical characteristic of power supply (depending on the country):
110 V charger (used in Mexico):
Input: 100-127 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.30 A
Output: 4.5 V, 350 mA
220 V charger:
Input: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.30 A
Output: 4.5 V, 350 mA
Battery: Lithium 650 mAh
•RADIO WAVES:
THIS CELLPHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE
TO RADIO WAVES.
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our 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. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by
independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific
studies. These guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety
of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for cellphones employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by public authorities such as the
Federal Communications Commission of the US Government (FCC) or by Industry
Canada, is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of body tissue. Tests for SAR are conducted
using standard operating positions with the cellphone transmitting at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level
of the cellphone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because
the cellphone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station
antenna, the lower the power output of the cellphone. Before a cellphone model is
available for sale to the public, compliance with national regulations and standards must
beshown.
My cellphone does not chargeproperly
•Makesurethat your batteryis not completelydischarged; the
batterycharge indicator can takeseveral minutes and maybe
accompanied byaquiet hissing sound.
•Makesurecharging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C
+40°C)
•Makesure your batteryis inserted. It must be inserted before
plugging in the charger
•Makesure you areusing an Alcatel battery and charger
•When abroad, check that the electrical current is compatible
My cellphone does 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
•Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded
SIM card error
•Make sure the SIM card was correctly inserted
•Verify with your operator that your SIM card is 3V compatible; the
old 5V SIM cards cannot be used
•Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched
Unable to makeoutgoing calls
•Makesure you have dialed a valid number and pressed the key
•For international calls, makesure you have entered the country and
area codes
•Makesure your cellphone is connected to a network, and that the
network is not overloaded or unavailable
•Check your subscription with your operator (credit, SIM card valid,
etc.)
•Makesure you have not barred outgoing calls
The highest SAR value for this cellphone when tested is:
OT-E101A: 1.24 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.62W/kg for use close to the body,
OT-E201A: 0.87 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.4W/kg for use close to the body,
OT-E207A: 1.1 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.57W/kg for use close to the body.
NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various cellphones and at
various positions, they all meet the government requirement for RF exposure. For body-
worn operation, the cellphone meets FCC RF exposure guidelines provided that it is used
with a non-metallic accessory with the handset at least 2 cm from the body. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that present scientific information
does not indicate the need for any special precautions for use of cellphones. If individuals
are concerned, they might choose to limit their own or their children's RF exposure by
limiting the length of calls, or using "hands-free" devices to keep cellphones away from the
head and body (fact sheet n°193). Additional WHO information about electromagnetic
fields and public health are available on the following website: http://www.who.int/peh-
emf.
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our cellphone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should
avoid touching it or degrading it.
General information ................
•Website:www.tctmobile.com
•Hot Line Number:see the “TCL & Alcatel 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.
Unable to receiveincoming calls
•Makesure your cellphone is switched on and connected to a
network (check for overloaded or unavailable network)
•Check your subscription with your operator (credit, SIM cardvalid,
etc.)
•Makesure you havenot forwarded incoming calls
•Makesurethat you have not barred certain calls
The caller’s name does not appear when a call is received
•Check that you have subscribed to this service with your operator
•Your caller has concealed his/her number
The sound quality of the calls is not optimal
•You can adjust the volume during a call by means of the key
•Check the radio reception icon
Iam unable to use the features described in the manual
•Check with your operator to makesurethat your subscription
includes this service
•Check to be surethis featuredoes not require an Alcatel accessory.
When I select a number from mydirectory, the number is
not dialed
•Makesurethat you have correctly recorded the number in your file
•Makesurethat you have selected the country prefix when calling a
foreign country
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our cellphone is a transceiver that operates on PCS networks with
850 and 1900 MHz bands.
The marking indicates that your cellphone complies with
"1999/5/EC (R&TTE)" directive and that the accessories concerned
comply with current EC directives. The entire copy of the Declaration
of Conformity for your cellphone can be obtained through our
website: www.tctmobile.com.
Protection against theft (1)
Your cellphone is identified by an IMEI (cellphone 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
cellphone by entering *, #, 0, 6, # and keep it in a safe place. It may be
requested by the police or your operator if your cellphone is stolen.
This number allows your cellphone to be blocked preventing a third
person from using it, even with a different SIM card.
Disclaimer
There may be certain differences between the user manual description
and the cellphone’s operation depending on the software release of
your cellphone or specific operator services.
T9Text Input is licensed under one or moreof
the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,187,480, 5,818,437,
5,945,928, 5,953,541, 6,011,554, 6,286,064,
6,307,548, 6,307,549, and 6,636,162, 6,646,573;
European Pat. Nos. 0 842 463 (96927260.8), 1
010 057 (98903671.0), 1 018 069 (98950708.2);
and additional patents arepending worldwide
Iam unable to create a file in mydirectory
•Makesurethat your directoryis not full; delete some files or save
the files in the product directory
My callers areunable to leave messages on my voicemail
•Contact your network operator to check service availability
Ican’t access my voicemail
•Make sure your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered in
“Call services/Voicemail”
•Try later if the network is busy
Iam unable to send and receive messages
•Check your phone memory as it might be full, if necessary, delete
some messages
•Contact your network operator to check service availability, see the
messages settings
•Verify the server center number with your operator
•The server center maybe saturated; try again later
The << - >> icon is displayed
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ou areoutside the network coverage area
Ihave already entered 3 incorrect PIN codes
•Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal
Unblocking Key)
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Cellphone warranty ................
Congratulations on choosing this cellphone - we hope that you will be completely
satisfied with it.
Your cellphone is guaranteed against anydeviation from technical specifications for
aperiod of twelve(12) months from the date specified on your original invoice (1).
The warranty terms defined in the manual also apply to the battery and
accessories sold with the cellphone but for a period of six (6) months (2) from the
date of purchase shown on your original invoice.
Under the terms of this warranty, you must immediately inform your vendor (or
any repair center approved by T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates, which
arelisted on our website http://www.tctmobile.com) in case of a conformity
defect on your cellphone, and present the invoice given to you at the time of
purchase. The vendor or maintenance center will decide whether to replace or
repair, as appropriate, all or any part of the cellphone or accessory found to be
defective; this warranty covers the cost of parts and labor but excludes any other
costs. Repair or replacement may be carried out using reconditioned components
offering equivalent functionality.
Servicing under the terms of this warranty, especially repair, modification or
replacement of products,shall entitle to a ONE (1) month (1) warranty unless there
are statutory provisions to the contrary.
This warranty shall not apply to damage or defects to your cellphone and/or
accessory caused by:
1) failureto followthe instructions for use or installation,
2) failureto complywith technical and safety standards applicable in the
geographical area where the equipment is used,
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(1) The mandatory period may vary if overriding statutory provisions
are applicable in your country.
(2) The life of a rechargeable Alcatel cellphone battery in terms of
conversation time, standby time, and total service life, will depend
on the conditions of use and network configuration. Batteries
being considered expendable supplies, the specifications state that
you should obtain optimal performance for your Alcatel cellphone
during the first six months after purchase and for approximately
200 more recharges.