ALIGATOR V400 User manual

V400 U Us se er r M Ma an nu ua al l
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performance. We commit ourselves to improve product quality
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mobile phone if product functions, specification or design/icon
might be different from those stated in this Manual.

Content
1Important Safety Precautions ....................................... 5
2Phone Introduction........................................................ 8
2.1 Technical reference ...........................................9
2.2 Components sitemap.........................................9
2.2.1 Keys and functions.................................................... 9
2.2.2 Icons.........................................................................11
3Getting started ............................................................. 13
3.1 Switching on/off phone ....................................13
3.2 Battery Installation........................................... 14
3.3 SIM Card Installation .......................................14
3.4 Memory Card Installation................................. 15
3.5 Using USB Data Cable....................................15
3.6 Battery Charging.............................................. 16
3.7 Use earphone.................................................. 17
3.8 Safety Password..............................................18
3.8.1 PIN code.................................................................. 18
3.8.2 PIN2 code................................................................ 18
3.8.3 PUK code ................................................................ 19
3.8.4 Mobile phone password .......................................... 19
4Quick Use Guide.......................................................... 20
4.1 Call functions................................................... 20

4.1.1 Make a call.............................................................. 20
4.1.2 Dial-up state ............................................................ 22
4.1.3 Call Status ............................................................... 22
4.1.4 Dialing a domestic number ..................................... 23
4.1.5 Dialing an extension number................................... 23
4.1.6 Making an international call.................................... 23
4.1.7 Answering a call...................................................... 24
4.1.8 Missed Call ............................................................. 24
4.1.9 During the call......................................................... 25
4.1.10 Volume control........................................................ 26
4.2 Input text..........................................................26
4.2.1 Multitap ABC and abc ............................................ 27
4.2.2 Entering Numbers ................................................... 27
4.2.3 Entering Symbols.................................................... 28
5Functional Menus ........................................................ 28
5.1 Call logs........................................................... 28
5.2 Contacts ..........................................................29
5.2.1 Add new contact...................................................... 29
5.2.2 Search...................................................................... 30
5.2.3 Write message ......................................................... 30
5.2.4 Dial.......................................................................... 30
5.2.5 Send vCard.............................................................. 30
5.2.6 Delete ...................................................................... 31
5.2.7 Mark........................................................................ 31
5.2.8 Copy all................................................................... 31
5.2.9 Others...................................................................... 31
5.3 Profiles ............................................................32

5.4 Multimedia....................................................... 32
5.4.1 Audio Player ........................................................... 32
5.4.2 Video Player............................................................ 33
5.4.3 FM radio.................................................................. 34
5.5 Message..........................................................34
5.5.1 Write message ......................................................... 34
5.5.2 Inbox ....................................................................... 36
5.5.3 Outbox .................................................................... 37
5.5.4 Draft ........................................................................ 37
5.5.5 Sentbox ................................................................... 37
5.6 Tools................................................................ 38
5.7 Pastime ...........................................................40
5.7.1 Image browser......................................................... 40
5.7.2 Game....................................................................... 40
5.8 File list ............................................................. 41
5.9 Settings ...........................................................42
5.9.1 Call settings............................................................. 42
5.9.2 Phone settings ......................................................... 46
5.9.3 Display settings ....................................................... 47
5.9.4 Security settings ...................................................... 48
6FAQ and Solutions.......................................................50
7Reference ..................................................................... 54
7.1 Access Password............................................ 54
7.2 Health and Safety Information......................... 54

1Important Safety Precautions
For your safety, read the guidelines carefully. Breaking the rules
may be dangerous or illegal. Please refer “health and safety”
section for detail security information.
♦Traffic Safety
Please follow local rules and regulations during driving. Do not
use your mobile phone when driving. Use hand-free or stop your
car beside the road if emergency.
Do not put your mobile phone on the car's airbag. This will
harmed you if the airbag swell or burst.
♦Switch off near dangerous stuff
Don’t use the phone at a refueling point. Don’t use near fuels or
chemicals.
♦Switch off in Airport
Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. The use of
mobile telephones in an aircraft is illegal. Please switch off your
mobile before taking off the plane and please ensure the alarm
clock should be closed when the mobile is turned off.
♦Switch off in Hospitals

Switch the device off near medical equipment or in hospital
(except for the designated using area). Like other common
devices, the mobile phone will interfere in the operation of other
electrical apparatus, electrical equipments or radio-frequency
equipment (such as cardiac pacemaker, hearing aids and etc.).
♦Interference
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which
could affect performance.
♦Water resistance
Your phone is not water resistant, Keep it dry.
♦Accessories and batteries
Please use the batteries and adapter designated by our company,
or otherwise causing explosion possibly.
♦Connect to other devices
Connect to other devices, you must first read the device's user
manual to ensure proper use.
♦Keep the phone out of stretch of the kids
The phone and its accessories (including fittings) should be kept
out of the stretch of the kids.

♦Specialized service
Please do not bold to dismantle the phone and its accessories.
Only can authorized agencies maintain the phone.

2Phone Introduction
Thank you for choosing the V400 Mobile phone. After reading
this guide you will be able to fully understand the use of your
V400 and enjoy all its functions.
The V400 mobile phone is designed for the GSM network. The
V400 mobile phone does not only provide you with basic
calling functions, but also with features such as Phonebook,
Audio Player, Video Player, FM Radio, Calendar, Clock/Alarm,
Calculator, etc. to satisfy all your needs.
The V400 mobile phone meets the GSM/DCS technical criteria,
and was certificated by both domestic and foreign authorities
and institutions.
The V400 mobile phone reserves the right to modify and content
in this User’s Manual without any notice.

2.1 Technical reference
Phone
Model V400
Li-ion battery
Model V400
Standard voltage 3.7V
Max. charge voltage 4.2V
Portable battery charger
Model V400
Input 110-240V-50/60HZ 0.15A
Output 5.5V/520mA
USB cable
Specification USB1.1 HS/FS
Earpiece
Specification Stereo-phone
2.2 Components sitemap
2.2.1 Keys and functions
Name Function in standby screen
Left soft key Enter the main menu

Right soft key Enter the phonebook
Dial key
Answer incoming calls
Dial numbers by SIM1 card in dial screen
Go to the call log list
End key
Short press: End the call or reject incoming
call; return to standby screen in any mode.
Long press: Switch on/off phone
UP key Music player
Down key Write SMS
Left key Alarm
Right key Switch menu
Direction
keys
OK key Enter the main menu
1 Short press: go to dial screen and input
number 1
Short press: go to dial screen, and input
numbers 0, 2~9.
0, 2~9 Long press: dial out number stored in spee
d
dial function if speed dial enabled.
Short press: go to dial screen and input *.
* Long Press: Switch Input * + P W.
Short press: go to dial screen and input #.
Numeric
keys
# Long press: activate/deactivate the Silent
mode.

Note:
1. Keypad Lock: When keypad is locked, the phone is in
power-saving mode and user cannot operate phone functions
except answering incoming calls or charging;
2. Lock/unlock keypad: Press * key and right soft key to
lock the keypad and then press left soft key and * key to unlock
keypad.
3. In this manual, “short press” a key means press a key
then immediately release it; “long press” a key means press the
key and hold it for no less than 2 seconds.
2.2.2 Icons
(Icons may be changed without prior notification)

Icons Description
Indicate the current battery capacity.
Indicate the network signal strength for SIM card.
Indicate that the alarm clock is set up as activated.
Indicate the current keypad-locked state.
Indicate that there is an unread SMS in SIM card.
Indicate that SMS capacity is full
Indicate that there is a missed call in SIM card.
Indicate that there is a call block in SIM card.
Indicate that the current profile mode is the general mode
Indicate that the current profile mode is the conference
mode
Indicate that the current profile mode is the outdoor mode
Indicate that the current profile mode is the earphone
mode

3Getting started
3.1 Switching on/off phone
Press and hold End key to switch on (or switch off) the mobile
phone.
If phone power on without SIM card, the two situations will
appear：
“Insert SIM”- indicates no SIM card found, but emergency call
is available.
“Enter Phone Lock Code” - indicates that you have set mobile
phone lock.
After inserting SIM card, the handset will automatically check if
the SIM is valid. Then, the following prompts will be displayed
in order on the screen：
1. “Enter Phone Lock Code” – in this case you have set
mobile phone lock.
2．“Enter PIN” – in this case you have set SIM password.
3 “Invalid SIM” –in this case phone is not registered on

correct network, you can only dial emergency number.
4 ”Searching” –mobile phone will search until proper
network access is found.
3.2 Battery Installation
Please ensure the phone is turned off before removing battery.
Take out the battery：First, remove the back cover of phone, then
lift up the top of the battery to get it out.
Assemble battery:Put battery bottom side into the slot, pushing
the top of the battery into the slot.
3.3 SIM Card Installation
Before your can operate the mobile phone, you should get a
valid SIM card from the service operator, otherwise, you could
not make any call except emergency call; When you need to
remove the SIM card, please shutdown, take out the battery then
remove the SIM card from the card slot.
This mobile phone supports dual SIM cards and works with one
or two SIM cards installed.

The SIM card installation method:
Power off the phone; remove battery, then insert SIM card into
SIM card socket.
When you need to remove SIM card, please power off the phone
first, remove battery, then remove the card.
3.4 Memory Card Installation
This mobile phone supports T-Flash card, which is a small
memory card used to increase the memory of your mobile phone.
Take care when assembling or disassembling to avoid any
damage.
Please refer to the installation of SIM for installation of memory
card.
3.5 Using USB Data Cable
The handset supports USB function. You can connect your
mobile phone to computer by using USB Data Cable. You can
copy and move files between mobile phone and computer. Also,
you can view photos, videos, and recorded files, etc which are
saved in the mobile phone through computer. Method to use

USB Data Cable: Insert one end of the USB data cable into PC
USB socket and connect the other into phone's USB socket at
the top of the mobile phone. Besides, the data cable can be used
as a charger while connecting with the PC.
3.6 Battery Charging
The new battery is not fully charged. You need to install and
charge the battery before using the device. In general conditions,
the new battery will work under best condition after several
times of charge and discharge.
♦Connect the charger to the connection jack of the phone in
proper direction, and connect the charger to a main socket.
♦The phone displays "Charger Connected!" and starts
charging after properly connected. The battery icon
dynamically displays the charging process. In switch-off
state, the phone dynamically displays the charging process.
♦When the battery is fully charged, the charging process
stops automatically, and the battery icon indicates full grid
on the screen. After the battery is fully charged, remove
the charger from the phone and socket as soon as possible.

Warning: Battery must be charged in a well ventilated place
with surrounding temperature at -10 ~+55 , and it is℃℃
imperative that a charger provided by manufacturer is used.
Using unauthorized charger might cause danger, which also
violates warranty terms prescribed by the manufacturer. If the
charging temperature is too high or too low, the phone will
automatically give warning and stop charging, so as to prevent
damages to battery or dangers.
3.7 Use earphone
When you plug earphone into the phone's headset jack, the
phone's profile will automatically switch to headset profile.
The phone can use regular headphones, through the automatic
answer, you can listen to music through headphones or
receive calls.

3.8 Safety Password
3.8.1 PIN code
PIN1 Code is the Personal Identification Number for entering a
SIM card. 'Input PIN' is requested each time the phone is
switched on if this PIN1 code is activated.
You can get PIN1 Code with the SIM card by your network
operator. It usually has 4 digits. When you input the PIN1 Code,
'*' will display on the main screen instead of the digits.
3.8.2 PIN2 code
PIN2 is required for some specific functions provided by the
network, such as the charge information.
Note: If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the
SIM card will be locked. Please contact your network operator
immediately for decoding. Attempting to decode by yourself
may result in the permanent failure of the SIM card.

3.8.3 PUK code
PUK (Personal Unblocking Key, 8-digit) unlocks a locked PIN.
If you enter the PUK incorrectly ten times in a row, the SIM
card will become invalid. Please contact your network operator
for a new SIM card.
3.8.4 Mobile phone password
The phone lock protects your phone from unauthorized use. The
default phone lock code is 0000. You can change it into any
numeric string of 4 to 8 digits.
If the phone lock function is enabled, you need to enter the
correct phone lock code when the phone is powered on or in the
standby mode.

4Quick Use Guide
4.1 Call functions
In any country using digital GSM network, so long as you are in
network covering range (to know it by examining the indication
bar of the network signal intensity at upper left corner of the
screen), you may use the emergency call function. If your network
service provider offers no roaming service in this region, the screen
will display “EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY”, reminding you of
making this kind of call. If you are in the network covering range,
you may make emergent call without SIM card.
Note: When both the master and slave cards of a mobile phone are
under standby state on the network, meanwhile the master/slave
SIM card is being used for a call, any call of the other slave/master
SIM card cannot be connected.
4.1.1 Make a call
The information scales displayed on the upper left screen indicate
the intensity of network signal (of which 4 scales appeared