Alcatel OT-S215A User manual

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7 Messages ......................................................................35
7.1 Messages: Text/Multimedia message ............................................35
7.2 Voice message ....................................................................................37
7.3 mail......................................................................................................37
7.4 Voicemail ............................................................................................37
7.5 Settings ................................................................................................38
8 My settings....................................................................39
8.1 Profiles..................................................................................................39
8.2 Color ....................................................................................................40
8.3 Theme ..................................................................................................40
8.4 Antenna off/Airplane mode ............................................................41
8.5 Display..................................................................................................41
8.6 Clock ....................................................................................................42
8.7 Keys ......................................................................................................42
8.8 More settings… ................................................................................43
9 Tools..............................................................................46
9.1 Bluetooth™ ........................................................................................46
9.2 Organizer ............................................................................................47
9.3 Alarm....................................................................................................48
9.4 Calculator ............................................................................................48
9.5 Converter............................................................................................49
9.6 Voice memo........................................................................................49
9.7 Memory status....................................................................................50
9.8 My shortcuts ......................................................................................50
10 WAP..............................................................................51
10.1 Homepage ..........................................................................................51
10.2 Bookmarks ..........................................................................................51
10.3 Recent pages ......................................................................................51
10.4 Offline pages ......................................................................................51
10.5 Go to URL ..........................................................................................51
10.6 Profiles..................................................................................................51
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Table of contents........................
Safety and use ......................................................................4
General information............................................................9
1 Your telephone ............................................................11
1.1 Keys ......................................................................................................12
1.2 Main screen icons..............................................................................13
2 Getting started ............................................................15
2.1 Set-up ..................................................................................................15
2.2 Power on your phone ......................................................................19
2.3 Power off your phone ......................................................................19
3 Calls ..............................................................................20
3.1 Making a call........................................................................................20
3.2 Calling your voicemail ......................................................................20
3.3 Receiving a call ..................................................................................21
3.4 During a call........................................................................................22
3.5 Conference calls ................................................................................23
3.6 Line switching (ALS) ........................................................................24
4 Menu..............................................................................25
5 Call register..................................................................27
5.1 Call memory ......................................................................................27
5.2 vents ..................................................................................................27
5.3 My numbers ......................................................................................27
5.4 Billing ..................................................................................................28
5.5 Call settings ........................................................................................28
6 Directory ......................................................................31
6.1 Accessing your directory/phone book ........................................31
6.2 Creating a file ....................................................................................33
6.3 Available options................................................................................33
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Safety and use ............................
We recommend 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 herein.
•TRAFFIC SAFETY:
Given that studies show that using a cellphone 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 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 driving, do not use your cellphone and headphone to listen to music or to the radio. Using
a headphone can be dangerous and forbidden in some 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 car dealer or the car manufacturer to make sure that the car’s electronic
devices are shielded from cellphone RF energy.
•CONDITIONS OF USE:
You are advised to switch off the cellphone from time to time to optimize its performance.
Switch the cellphone off before boarding an aircraft to avoid prosecution.
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 explosive
atmosphere.
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. In particular when using the cellphone you should
hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any.
To avoid hearing impairment, 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 your 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 adverse weather or environmental conditions
(moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc.). The manufacturer’s
recommended operating temperature range is -10°C to +55°C (the max value depends on device,
materials and housing paint/texture). Over 55°C the legibility of the cellphone’s display may be
impaired, though this is temporary and not serious.
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11 Media album ................................................................53
11.1 My audio ..............................................................................................53
11.2 My images............................................................................................53
11.3 Unknown files ....................................................................................54
11.4 Managing audio and images ............................................................54
11.5 Compatible formats ..........................................................................55
11.6 Memory status....................................................................................55
12 Entertainment..............................................................56
12.1 Games ..................................................................................................56
12.2 Game settings ....................................................................................56
12.3 FM Radio..............................................................................................56
13 Latin input mode/character table..............................59
14 Telephone warranty ....................................................63
15 Accessories ..................................................................65
16 Troubleshooting ..........................................................66
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•BATTERY AND ACCESSORIES:
Before removing the battery from your cellphone, please make sure that the cellphone 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 the garbage 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 TCT Mobile Limited and/or its affiliates.
This symbol on your cellphone, the battery and the accessories means that these
products must be taken to collection points at the end of their life:
- Municipal waste disposal centers 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 jurisdictions:
Items of equipment with this symbol are not be thrown into ordinary bins if your jurisdiction or
your region has suitable recycling and collection facilities; instead they are to be taken to collection
points for them to be recycled.
In the United States you may learn more about CTIA’s Recycling Program at
www.recyclewirelessphones.com
CAUTION: RISK OF XPLOSION IF BATT RY IS R PLAC D BY AN INCORR CT TYP .
DISPOS OF US D BATT RI S ACCORDING TO TH INSTRUCTIONS
•CHARGERS
Home A.C. chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 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.
Due to different applicable electrical specifications, a charger you purchased in one jurisdiction may
not work in another jurisdiction.
They should be used for this purpose only.
Characteristics of power supply (depending on the country):
Travel charger:
Input : 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output: 5 V, 500mA
Battery: Lithium 670 mAh
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Do not open or attempt to repair your cellphone yourself.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your cellphone.
Do not paint it.
Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by TCT Mobile
Limited and its affiliates and are compatible with your cellphone model (see Accessories List
chapter 15).TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use
of other chargers or batteries.
Your cellphone should not be disposed of in a municipal waste. 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, or when
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, or if you have a family history
of such occurrences, please consult your doctor before playing video 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 environment.
- Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
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 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.
Prolonged exposure to music at full volume on the music player may cause the listener’s
hearing impairment. Adjust the volume before placing headphones on or in your ear. Only
use headphones recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates.
•PRIVACY:
Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other
jurisdiction(s) where you will use your cellphone regarding taking photographs and recording
sounds with your cellphone. Pursuant to such laws and regulations, it may be strictly forbidden to
take photographs and/or to record the voices of other people or any of their personal attributes,
and reproduce or distribute them, as this may be considered to be an invasion of privacy. It is the
user's sole responsibility to ensure that prior authorization be obtained, if necessary, in order to
record private or confidential conversations or take a photograph of another person; the
manufacturer, the seller or vendor of your cellphone (including the operator) disclaim any liability
which may result from the improper use of the cellphone.
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- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For the receiver devices associated with the operation of a licensed radio service (e.g. FM
broadcast), they bear the following statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this
device does not cause harmful interference.
For other devices, they bear the following statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Your cellphone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should avoid
touching it or degrading it.
•LICENCES
Obigo® is a registered trademark of Obigo AB.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
T9 Text Input is licensed under one or more of 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; uropean Pat. Nos. 0 842 463 (96927260.8),
1 010 057 (98903671.0), 1 018 069 (98950708.2); and additional patents are
pending worldwide.
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•RADIO WAVES:
THIS C LLPHON M TS TH GOV RNM NT’S R QUIR M NTS FOR XPOSUR TO
RADIO WAV S.
Your 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 be shown.
The highest SAR value for this model cellphone when tested is 1.19 W/Kg for use at the ear and
1.4 W/Kg for use close to the body.
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 1.5 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.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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Protection against theft (1)
Your cellphone is identified by an IM I (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
*#06# 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.
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(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability.
General information ..................
•Website: www.alcatel-mobilephones.com
•Hot Line Number: see “TCT Mobile 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.
An electronic version of this user guide is available in nglish and other
languages according to availability on our server: www.alcatel-
mobilephones.com
Your cellphone is a transceiver that operates on GSM networks with 850
and 1900 MHz bands.
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1.1 eys
Navigation key
Confirm an option (press the middle of the key)
Answer
Send a call
Access call memory (Redial) (short keypress)
Access events (long keypress)
Switch on/Switch off the telephone (long keypress)
nd call
Return to the main screen
Left softkey
Right softkey
Access your voicemail (long keypress)
In dit mode:
- Short keypress: change input methods
- Switch from T9 predictive mode to Normal mode
- Long keypress: access the Symbols table
From main screen
- Short keypress: #
- Long keypress: activate/deactivate the vibrator
In edit mode:
- Short keypress: (space)
- Long keypress: add a word
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1Your telephone ....................
Voicemail Switch on/
Switch off
nd call
Left softkey
Right softkey
Answer/Send call
Call memory
Navigation key:
Menu/Confirm an
option
Messages
FM Radio
WAP
Volume
Vibration alert
Lock/Unlock
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1.2 Main screen icons (1)
Battery charge level.
Vibrate alert: in vibrate mode, the ringer is silenced except for
alarms set (see page 39).
Bluetooth is active.
Bluetooth connected to an audio device.
Headset connected.
Call forwarding activated: your calls are forwarded (see page
29).
Alarm clock programmed (see page 48).
Voicemail message received.
FM Radio is on.
Unanswered calls.
WAP alerts (2).
Roaming.
Double line (2): indicates the selected line.
GPRS connection status (Blue - Activated).
Network signal strength indicator.
Reception of a message in progress.
Sending a message.
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(1) The icons and illustrations in this guide are provided for
informational purposes only.
(2) Depending on your network operator.
Silence mode: in silence mode, your phone will not ring or
vibrate, but alarms set will still sound (see page 39).
Message unread.
Email unread (1).
Message list is full: your handset cannot accept any new
messages until at least 1 message is deleted from your SIM card.
Preferred network area (2).
Antenna off/Airplane mode.
Receiving email (1).
Sending email (1).
(1) OT-S215A only.
(2) Contact your network operator to check service availability.
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2Getting started ....................
2.1 Set-up
Removing the back cover
Replacing the back cover
Installing the battery
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.
Removing the battery
Unclip the cover, then remove the battery.
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Connect the battery charger
•It may take up to 20 minutes during the initial charge for the phone to
powerup.
•Be careful not to force the plug into the socket.
•Make sure the battery is correctly inserted before connecting the
charger.
•The AC outlet must be near the phone and easily accessible (avoid
electric extension cables).
•When using your telephone for the first time, charge the battery fully
(approximately 3 hours ).
Your phone is fully charged when the animated charging icon
stops. Be sure to only use approved chargers.
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Charging the battery
You must insert your SIM card (1) to make phone calls.
Inserting the SIM card
Place the SIM card with the bronze colored chip facing downwards and
slide it into its housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted.
Removing the SIM card
(1) Check with your network operator to make sure that your SIM card
is 3V compatible. The old 5 Volt cards can no longer be used. Please
contact your operator.
Please power-off your cellphone before you remove your SIM Card. To
remove the card, press the SIM card firmly and slide it out.
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