Alcatel OT-S522C User manual

Safety information
For safety, use only an adapter approved by
Alcatel. Alcatel does not bear responsibility for
any faults that may arise due to
non-conformation to this guide. Example:
zDo not, in any way, cause a short-circuit. It
may start a fire or the phone may explode
causing injury.
zDo not create a sudden impact on the
battery by throwing it.
zDo not dispose off batteries by putting them
in a fire. They may explode or catch fire due
to the electrolyte within.
Caution
zDo not use the phone with a car battery.
zAvoid using the phone in high temperature
or humidity. Avoid spilling any liquid on this
phone. If the phone gets wet, switch off
phone and turn off AC power supply.
zKeep the phone dry. Submersion, humidity,
and liquids contain minerals that may
corrode internal electronic circuits.
zDo not store or use the phone in dusty or
dirty areas as this can damage the moving
parts.
zDo not store the phone in hot/ cold areas.
zDo not attempt to open it. Non-expert
handling of the phone could damage it.

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Consult your authorized Alcatel dealer for
assistance.
zDo not drop, knock or shake the phone.
Rough handling may break the internal
circuit boards.
zDo not use harsh chemicals, cleaning
solvents or strong detergents to clean the
phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth that has
been slightly dampened in a mild soap and
water solution.
zDo not paint the phone. Paint can clog the
phone’s moving parts and prevent proper
functioning.
zDuring lightning, do not touch the power
plug or the phone line. It may result in an
electric shock or death.
zDo not install the phone under direct sunlight
or on an uneven surface.
zBefore using the plug, check the available
power voltage. Inaccurate power voltage
may cause fire and damage.

CONTENTS
Welcome To Your mobile phone.......................1
1 Getting Started..............................................7
2 Making and Received Calls.........................10
3 Entering Letters, Numbers and Symbols.....15
4 Storing Contact............................................19
5 Recent calls.................................................21
6 Sending and Receiving Text Message ........23
7 My documents.............................................29
8 Profiles........................................................31
9 Entertainment..............................................32
10 Tools..........................................................33
11 Customizing Your Phone...........................37
12 High Speed Data Service..........................40
13 Getting Help..............................................42

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Welcome To Your mobile phone
Part name and functions
Name Functions
1.Earpiece Hear voices here during a
talk.
2.Display
Screen Display information.
3.Navigation
Key 4-way navigation for scrolling through lists. Also
accesses Shortcuts from the
home screen.
4.Left soft key From the Home Screen,
press to enter main menu.

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5.Send/Receive
key Dial a number or answer a call. Press to view
“Dialed Numbers” from idle
screen.
6.OK or Select
key
From the Home Screen,
press to enter Main Menu.
Within a menu or a function,
press to choose a menu or
accept an operation.
7.Right soft key
From the Home Screen, press to enter contact.
8.End/Power
key
Press to end a call or return
to Home Screen. Press
and hold to power phone
on/off.
9.* key
When inputting the number, holding the word to enter P.
10.# key
Press to enter courtesy model from idle screen.
11.camera Incept vision when taking
photo or making a video.
12.Jack For AC adapter (included).
Warning: Inserting an accessory into the
incorrect jack will damage the phone.
Performing basic functions
To... From the Home

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Screen...
Switch on the
phone Press and hold the End/ Power key for
approximate 3 seconds.
Switch off the
phone Press and hold the End/Power key for
approximate 3 seconds.
Make a call Enter the number using
the alphanumeric
keypad then press the
Send/receive key.
End a call Press the End/Power
key.
Answer a call or
Access Outgoing
Calls list
Press the Send/receive
key.
Verify Own
Number Press the OK key to enter the Menu and
scroll to Contact --> Own
Number.
Access SMS Press the UP Navigation
Key.
Mute all sounds Press and hold the #
Key.
Access profiles Press the LEFT
Navigation Key.
Access Press the RIGHT

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entertainment Navigation Key.
Menu Map
Main Menu
Photo Contact
Management FM
Take photos Recent calls Game
My album Missed calls Tools
Messages Received calls Alarm
New
message Outgoing calls Calendar
Inbox Call time Memo
Outbox Call record Calculator
Draft My
documents Stopwatch
Voice box Picture Timer
Settings Ring Converter
Reserved
message Memory status World time
Failed list Profiles Settings
Memory
status General Security
Contact Meeting Call
Search by
name Outdoors Display
Add Mute Key stoke

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Search by
group Entertainment Auto power on/off
Speed Dial Photo
Navigating Menus:
zFrom the home screen, press the OK key to
enter the Menu.
zUse the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT
Navigation Keys to browse through the
menus.
zTo access soft keys located at the bottom of
the display screen, press the DOWN
Navigation key and use the LEFT and
RIGHT Navigation Keys to select a soft key
function. Press the OK key to select a menu
or menu item.
zPress the Right soft key to return to the
previous screen.
zPress the End/Power key to return to the
idle screen.
Understanding screen icons
These icons may appear on the screen of your
phone.
Icon Description
The more bars, the stronger the signal.

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Indicate that is talking on the phone.
You have received one or more text
messages
Indicate that are in general state.
Indicate that are in outdoors state.
Indicate that are in meeting state.
Indicate that are in mute state.
Indicate that the message box has been
full.
Indicates that you have locked the
phone.
Alarm has been set.
Battery power indicator. More bars
indicate a higher power level.
Indicate roaming when home network is
not available.
Indicate that have insert SD card.
Indicate that is using MP3 player.
Indicate that using data service.

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1 Getting Started
Installing your Battery
You must install and charge the battery to use
your phone.
Insert the ridge at the top of the battery into the
peak of the phone, then push down the base of
the battery and snap it into place.
Charging the battery
The battery is not fully charged when you
purchase your phone. Fully charge the new
battery for approximately 12 hours before using

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the phone for the first time.
To charge the battery, connect the AC adapter to
the jack located at the side of the phone, then
connect the adapter’s plug to an AC wall outlet.
The battery icon at the top-right corner of the
screen tells you whether the phone is Charging,
Partially charged or fully charged.
Recharging the battery
You can safely recharge the battery at any time,
even if it has a partial charge.
Caring for the battery
This section describes important safety
information and tips for improving battery
performance.
General safety guidelines
This phone contains an integrated Li-Ion battery.
zDo not attempt to open the battery
compartment and dismantle, puncture, or
short-circuit the battery.
zIf you have not used the battery for more
than a month, recharge it before using your
phone.
zAvoid exposing the phone to extreme
temperatures, direct，sunlight, or high

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humidity.
zNever dispose of used batteries in or near a
fire. It could lead to explosion. Check with
your local regulations for proper disposal
instructions.
Common causes of battery drain
The following operations drain the battery more
quickly and thereby adversely affect talk and
standby times:
zPlaying games frequently.
zFrequent use of the backlights.
zUsing data cables or accessories, such as
the Hands-free headset.
zOperating when no service is available, or
service is available intermittently.
zHigh earpiece and ringer volume settings.
zUnacknowledged text message alerts.
Battery performance
750mAh(standard battery)
Standby
time* 130hours
Talking time* 120-150 minutes

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2 Making and Received Calls
Making a call
1. Make sure you are in an area where the
signal can be received. Look for the symbol
on the home screen.
Note: The more bars you see in this symbol,
the stronger the reception. If there are no
bars, try to move to where the reception is
better. In some cases, this can be as simple
as changing the direction you are facing.
2. Enter the phone number.
3. To dial the number, press the Send/ Receive
key.
4. To end the call, press the End/Power key .
Redialing a number
To redial the last number called, press the Send/
Receive key twice.
Calling a saved number
If you have already saved a phone number, you
can use the Contact list to find it quickly.
1. Select Menu -->Contact.
2. Find the contact you want, then press the

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Send/Receive key to dial the number.
3. If the number has been added to the
Speed Dial list, you can dial it directly by
pressing its Speed Number then press the
Send/Receive key.
Answering a call
When you receive a call, the phone rings,
vibrates, and/or lights up, and an animated
phone icon appears. The number of the caller
also appears if it is not restricted. If the number is
stored in your Contact directory, the contact
name appears.
To answer the call, press the Send/Receive key.
Note: If you have Call Waiting as part of your
service, you can answer incoming calls when
you are already on a call. When on a call, you will
hear a beep tone. Select Answer to put the
current call on hold and answer the new call.
Setting the way to answer a call
Select Menu -->Settings -->call -->other -->
Auto answer.
All incoming calls can be answered
automatically.

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Dealing with missed calls
When you have missed a call, a tip will be
displayed on your screen.
zTo clear the screen, press OK key or
End/Power key.
zTo view the caller’s number or name, select
recent calls to access the Missed Calls.
Setting up speed dial
Speed dialing allows you to quickly dial a stored
phone number by entering a one-digit speed
dialing location. To save a number to speed dial:
1. Select Menu -->contact -->speed dail.
2. Select one number and input one phone
number then press OK to save.
Using 1-Touch Dialing
To dial a phone number, simply press and hold
the assigned speed dial number for the phone
number. For example, if the Speed dialing
number is 5, press and hold 5.
SupplyServices
Let you enable/disable some supplement
services provided by your network operator.
Consult your local network service provider for

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more information about these services.
Call Waiting
When Call Waiting is activated, if you are in a call
and another call is incoming, there will be an
alert and the new calling number will be
displayed on the screen. You can choose to
answer it or reject it. If the new call is answered,
the former one will be hold and you can toggle
between the two calls by Send key.
1. Select Menu -->Settings -->call -->Supply
Services -->Call Waiting.
2. Select an option from the list.
on: Open the Call Waiting
Off: Close the Call Waiting
3. To confirm, press OK.
Call Forwarding
To forward your calls to another phone number:
1. Select Menu -->Settings -->call -->Supply
Services -->Forward as some condition.
2. Enter the number you wish to forward all
your calls to.
3. To confirm, press OK twice.

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Emergency numbers
Calling emergency numbers
You can call all three-digit emergency numbers
even if your phone is locked or your account is
restricted. However, when you call, your phone
enters Emergency mode.

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3 Entering Letters, Numbers and
Symbols
You may enter letters, numbers, and symbols in
the Contact, SMS and other menu functions.
Text entry modes
There are five text entry modes:
zT9Es
zEs
zEn
zAb
z123
Note: The mode you start in depends on the task
you are performing. For example, when entering
a phone number in the Contact menu, the default
text mode is Numbers. When entering a name
for a contact, the default text mode is the Input
Mode.
Entering numbers
To enter a number while in Numbers mode,
press a number key once.
To enter a number while in Multitap mode, press
a number key more times until the number

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appears on the screen.
Entering words letter by letter
Es mode and Ab mode:
1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric key
once to display the first letter that appears
on the keypad, twice for the second letter,
and so on.
2. Wait for the cursor to move to the right
before you enter the next letter.
You can enter the Es words orAb words.
Entering words quickly
T9Es mode and En mode:
When you press a series of keys using the mode,
it checks the built-in dictionary for common
words and predicts the word you are trying to
spell.
1. For each letter of the word you wish to
spell, press the appropriate
alphanumeric key once. For example, to
enter the word “any” press the
alphanumeric keys 2 -->6 -->9.
2. If the word suggested by this mode does
not match what you want, press the UP
or DOWN Navigation Key to view other
word matches.
3. When you see the word you want, to

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confirm your choice press OK.
Entering symbol
Press and hold * key, you can enter the symbol.
Changing input modes
Press the # key to change input modes.
Quick reference to text entry
This table gives general instructions for entering
letters, numbers.
To... Do this...
Enter a letter
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key
repeatedly until the letter
you want appears on the
display.
Enter a
number
Press and hold the
appropriate number key
until it appears on the
display. If you are in
Numbers mode, then press
the number key once.
Erase a
character Press right soft key.
Erase all
characters Press and hold right soft key.