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VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 1 Table of contents ........................ Safety and use ......................................................................4 General information............................................................8 1. Your mobile ..................................................................10 1.1 1.2 Keys ......................................................................................................11 Main screen icons ...................................
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 2 6. Messages ......................................................................32 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Create an SMS....................................................................................32 Inbox/Outbox ....................................................................................33 Archives ..............................................................................................34 Predefined.....................................
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 3 10. Call services..................................................................42 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 Voicemail ............................................................................................42 Call memory ......................................................................................42 Call settings ........................................................................................43 Select network ........................
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 4 Safety and Use ............................ We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. 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: Given that studies, which show that using a cellphone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (headset...
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 5 Do not allow your phone 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 of the phone’s display may be impaired, though this is temporary and not serious. Do not open or attempt to repair your cellphone yourself. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your cellphone. Do not paint it.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 6 This symbol on your telephone, the battery and the accessories means that these products must be taken to collection points at the end of their life: - Municipal waste disposal centres 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.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 7 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.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 8 General information .................. • Website: www.tcl-ta.com • Wap address: wap.my-onetouch.com • Hot Line Number: see the “T&A 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. Your telephone is a transceiver that operates on GSM networks with 850 and 1900 MHz bands.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 Protection against theft 9:07 Page 9 (1) Your cellphone has an identification number called IMEI (phone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the product’s memory. We recommend that you note this number the first time you use your telephone by entering *, #, 0, 6, # and keep it in a safe place. It may be requested by the police or your operator if your telephone is stolen.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 1 8/12/05 9:07 Page 10 Your mobile ........................
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 1.1 8/12/05 9:07 Keys (1) (2) (1) (2) Switch ON/OFF the phone (long keypress) from the main screen Hang up Reject an incoming call Return to the main screen (long or short keypress) Call / Pick up Access the call memory (short keypress) Access Messages (from the main screen) Access Directory (from the main screen) Scroll, adjust the volume during a call Left softkey: Options / Menu / Confirm Display a message received (1) (2) Page 11 OT-E157a/158a/252a. OT-E159a/256a.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 12 Right softkey: Return to the previous screen (short keypress) Mute the ringtone of an incoming call In edition mode : Delete a character (short keypress) Delete all characters (long keypress) Consult your voicemail (long keypress) Insert a smart punctuation (short keypress) in edition mode Keypad lock/unlock (long keypress) (1) Upper-lower case/automatic capitals/lower case/Predictive mode/Normal mode in edition mode (short keypress) Symbols bar (long keypress)
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 1.2 8/12/05 Main screen icons 9:07 Page 13 (1) Battery charge level. Vibrator mode: your phone vibrates (but the alarms and low battery sound will be played anyway). Silence mode: your phone neither rings, beeps nor vibrates (but the alarms and low battery sound will be played anyway). Unread message. Message list is full: your terminal cannot accept any new messages. You must access the message list and delete at least one message on your SIM card (see page 34). Missed call.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 2 2.1 8/12/05 9:07 Page 14 Getting started .................. Set-up Inserting the SIM Card (1) You must insert your SIM card in order to use your phone. To insert your SIM card, turn off your phone by holding down the key. OT-E157a/158a/252a OT-E159a/256a Fit the SIM card with the chip facing downwards. Slide the SIM card into its compartment. Push the SIM card with your finger to release it.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 15 Charging the battery OT-E157a/158a/252a OT-E159a/256a Connect the charger • • • • • • An animation will be on while charging. It may take several minutes before the charging starts. Do not force the plug into the socket. The battery icon will take several minutes before the level is shown. Before connecting to the charger, make sure the battery is inserted correctly.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 16 Precautions during use Your telephone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal reception and operation, do not touch the upper part of your telephone.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 OT-E159a/256a 2.2 9:07 Page 17 OT-E159a/256a Switching your telephone ON Hold down the key. A welcome animation is displayed for 2 seconds. Type your PIN code if necessary, then confirm with the left softkey. If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator. Do not leave your PIN code near your telephone. It should be stored in a safe place when not needed. 2.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 3 3.1 8/12/05 9:07 Page 18 Calls ................................ Making a call Dial the desired number then press the up, press the key. key to place the call. To hang If you make a mistake, press the right softkey once to remove the last digit. Press and hold the key to delete all the digits. To enter “+” or “P” (pause), hold down the key. Making an emergency call In an emergency, dial 112 or any other number provided by your network operator. Press the key.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 19 Calling a number from the directory Press the key to access the directory. Select the desired phone number and press (see “Directory” on page 29). Automatic redial If this feature is activated, the person you are unable to reach will be called back automatically. 3.2 Calling your voicemail (1) Your voicemail is provided by your network so that you do not miss any calls: it works like an answering machine that you can consult at any time.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 3.3 8/12/05 9:07 Page 20 Receiving a call When you have an incoming call, your phone rings and/or vibrates depending on the parameters chosen. - To pick up a call, press the key (1). - To reject a call, press the key. - To mute the ring, press the right softkey (1). The number of the calling party is displayed if transmitted by your network and if the service is subscribed. However, if the number has been stored in your directory, the caller’s name will be displayed.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 3.4 8/12/05 9:07 Page 21 Available functions during the call You can access the following options during a call by pressing the left softkey: Hold/Retrieve • Hold the current call to take a second incoming call. Mute/Unmute • Activate/deactivate the microphone. Directory • Access the directory. Msges • Access the messages. Switch • Switch from one call to another. StartConference • Speak to several people at the same time.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 3.5 Call waiting 8/12/05 9:07 Page 22 (1) If a second call comes in while you are on line, you will be notified by a tone and the backlight. You can then accept the call by pressing the key. Your first call will be automatically put on hold. You can then switch between your two correspondents by pressing the “Options” softkey and by selecting the “Switch” option in the menu. 3.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 4 4.1 8/12/05 9:07 Page 23 Menu .................................... Accessing the menu From the main screen, press the left softkey, the menu is displayed as a list with small icons beside each function. Select the item you require using the navigation keys ( again the left softkey to confirm. 4.2 , ), then press Organising functions For each of the listed functions, refer to the appropriate chapter in this User Guide.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 24 Directory: Access/create directory files and make calls from your directory. Msges: Read, write and send your SMS. View your messages in your inbox, outbox. Adjust the settings and activate/deactivate SMS CB message reception. Sounds: Change the mode, volume, ringtones, alerts, ON/OFF sounds, key beep. Display: Change the main screen wallpaper (1), colours (1)/reverse video, ON/OFF screens, screensaver (1) and contrast.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 25 Call services: Access functions such as: voicemail number, call memory, call settings, network, forward and call barring. Games: Play the 2 games embedded in your telephone. Tools: Access the Alarm and Calculator functions. Svces: Access the Operator services (1). (1) Depending on your operator’s network.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 • DIRECTORY - View - Create • SIM directory • Phone Dir. - Delete • One by one • Delete all - Copy • SIM to phone • Phone to SIM - Caller group • Family • Friends • Lover • Business • Office • Other - Select dir. • All entries • SIM directory • Phone Dir. - Mem.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 • SOUNDS - Mode • Ringtone • Vibrator • Vibrator+ring • Vibr.then ring • Vib.Beep.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 - Call settings • Minute alert • Call waiting • Auto redial • Billing - Calls duration - Calls costs • Hide my ID - Select network • Automatic • Manual • Preferred list - Forward • Unconditional • Conditional • If busy • If no reply • If unreachable • Status • Cancel all - Call barring • Outgoing calls • International • Int. but home • Incomg.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 5 8/12/05 9:07 Page 29 Directory ........................ The directory allows you to store phone numbers and names (or files) either in the SIM memory and/or the phone memory. You may store up to 250 entries in the phone memory. 5.1 Directory menu View • Access the list of contacts (alphabetic order). Create • Enter number and name of a new contact. Delete • Delete the selected contact.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 5.2 8/12/05 9:07 Page 30 Consulting your directory (“View”) From the main screen, select “Directory” then “View” to access the list of your contacts. The names are sorted in alphabetical order. 5.2.1 Available options in the contacts list Once you have selected a name, press the left softkey to access the following options: Call number • Call the number you have selected. Send message • Create a message to send to the selected contact.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 5.2.3 8/12/05 9:07 Page 31 Caller group You can group together names by category (family, lover, friends, office, business, other) and select a special ringtone. For each group, you can select the following options: Modify • Change the name of the group. Ringtone • Set a special ringtone for that group. SMS alert • Set a special SMS tone for that group. Members • View the members in that group. Add member • Add a new group member.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 6 8/12/05 9:07 Page 32 Messages ........................ From your telephone, you can read, write, send and receive SMS messages and share them with other mobiles. To access the messages from the main screen, press the top of the key or press the left softkey and select the (“Messages”) icon. 6.1 Create an SMS In the “Messages” menu, select “Create” and enter your message. Press the left softkey to access the following list: Send • Send the message to a recipient.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 33 Symbols • Add symbols. 123 • Switch to numeric mode. T9 help • Help menu for the predictive mode. Languages • List of languages. My words • Add a word to your dictionnary. Next word On/Off • If activated, the system displays the next most appropriate word in your sentence. Word compl.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 34 Reply • Reply to the sender of the message by SMS. Delete • Delete the message. Forward • Forward the message received to other people. Archives • Archive your messages in the telephone memory. Modify • Modify the message selected then send or save it. Extract nber • Save or use the number contained in the message. Call number • Call back the sender of the message. 6.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 6.6 8/12/05 9:07 Page 35 Settings You can change the message settings: Service Ctre Email centre • The phone number of your operator’s service centre (it may be provided automatically). (1) • The number of the server for sending emails. Validity • Set the time period during which attempts to send the message to the recipient will be repeated in case of failure. Deliv. report • Request for acknowledgement of receipt for each message sent. 6.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 7 Sounds 8/12/05 (1) 9:07 Page 36 ........................ From the main screen, press the left softkey to access the menu then select the icon and select one of the following options in order to customise your telephone. 7.1 Mode Ringtone • Only the tone is played. Vibrator • Only vibrator is set (but the alarms and low battery sound will be played anyway). Vibrator+ring • Vibrator and tone at the same time. Vibr.then ring • Vibrator then tone. Vibr.Beep.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 7.4 8/12/05 9:07 Page 37 Alerts SMS alert, ON/OFF sound, Alarm sound: for these sound alerts, you can select a melody to be assign to. 7.5 Key beep Activate/deactivate the beep played with each keypress.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8 8.1 8/12/05 9:07 Page 38 Display ............................ Wallpaper (1) : Select the image you wish to be displayed as the idle screen. 8.2 ON/OFF screens Select the desired animation as welcome or goodbye screen. 8.3 Colors (1) Choose different colors for the presentation of the screen. Reverse display (2) Change the black and white effect of your screen. 8.4 Screensaver (1) Activate or deactivate this mode to save the battery.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 9 9.1 8/12/05 9:07 Page 39 Settings .......................... Clock Set time and date, time format, date format, display (show or hide the clock). 9.2 Languages This feature allows to choose the language in which the messages will be displayed. You may, however, choose another language if available. 9.3 Security This function allows you to prevent unauthorised use of your telephone.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 40 Phone code: A telephone protection code will be requested each time the phone is switched on if this code is activated. FDN: This feature allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set of people. You must enter your PIN2 code first. 9.4 Auto power This function enables the automatic switch ON/OFF if you have preset a time. 9.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 9.6 8/12/05 9:07 Page 41 Answer mode Keypad answer (1) - Send key: answer the incoming call by pressing the key. - Auto>headset: when the headset is plugged in, calls will be answered directly. If the option is selected and the headset is not plugged in, you will have to answer by pressing the key. - Any key: answer the call by pressing any key. Flip answer (1) Answer by opening the flip. 9.7 Factory reset Reset the default factory settings. 9.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 42 10 Call services .................. 10.1 Voicemail Call or modify the number of your voicemail. If no voicemail number is set, contact your operator to obtain this number. 10.2 Call memory From the main screen, press the key and your phone displays a call list. Each call is displayed with an icon indicating the type of the call (Missed calls, Incomg. calls, Outgoing calls).
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 43 10.3 Call settings Minute alert Activate/cancel the sounding of a beep during a call. Call waiting (1) Activate/cancel/check the tone that notifies a second incoming call. Auto redial (1) This option enables automatic callback of the last dialed busy number, if it is activated. Billing Calls duration - Last call • Last call duration. - Incomg. calls • Total incoming calls duration. - Outgoing calls • Total outgoing calls duration.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 Calls cost 8/12/05 9:07 Page 44 (1) - Remain. credit • Display the remaining credit. - Unit cost • Enter the currency and Telecom unit. - Max. credit • Set a maximum credit beyond which all charged calls will be barred. - Last call cost • Cost of the last call made. - Total cost • Cost of the last calls made. - Reset Hide my ID • Reset the cost counter (first enter PIN2).
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 45 10.4 Select network Automatic The phone automatically selects one of the networks available in the area. Manual Select a network that has a roaming agreement with your home network operator. Preferred list Create a list of networks to which you wish to be connected as a priority. A list will be displayed.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 46 10.5 Call forward (“Forward”) This function enables you to activate/cancel or check the call forwarding of the incoming calls of voice/fax/data calls to the voicemail or any specified number (enter the number or select the name and confirm with the left softkey). The following options are available: Unconditional • Systematic forwarding of all your calls. The icon is displayed on the idle screen.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 10.6 Call barring 8/12/05 9:07 Page 47 (1) Outgoing calls • All outgoing calls are barred. International • Outgoing international calls are barred. Int. but home • Outgoing international calls except those to your country of subscription are barred. Incoming • All incoming calls are barred. If abroad • Incoming calls are barred when you are abroad. Status • See the actual setting. Cancel all • Cancel all call barring. Change pswd • Change the password.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 48 11 Games............................ 11.1 Russia The aim of this game is to make as many complete lines of bricks as possible. Key functions: rotate the brick move left move right drop the brick toggle the upgrade level flag; if the flag is on, the game level will move up when your score increases 300. The level impacts the speed of the bricks: the higher the level, the higher the speed. right softkey pause and context menu 11.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 49 Key functions: move left, shoot first ball move right, shoot first ball shoot the ball right softkey context menu 11.3 Available options Press the right softkey to pause the game and access the following menu: New game • Play a new game. Resume game • Continue the game. Top score • Access your best scores. Help • Access the help menu.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 50 12 Tools ................................ 12.1 Alarms Your telephone has an alarm facility. When the alarm rings, you can either snooze the alarm by pressing the left softkey “Snooze”. The alarm will ring again after 5 minutes. To stop it permanently, press the right softkey “Stop”. When the phone is switched off, the alarm will still ring. Press any key to mute the alarm. For OT-E159a/256a only, open the flip to mute the sound. 12.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 51 13 Character table .................. To enter a word in normal mode, press the key corresponding to the desired letter several times until the letter appears. Key Upper case Lower case Short keypress: Select next word in predictive mode; Long keypress: Input the digit "0".
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 52 The predictive mode allows you to type your messages more quickly without the need to press the same key several times. Simply press once the key corresponding to the letter you need, and the phone will suggest the most common words from the dictionary. The word may change as you type - don't worry about what's on the screen until after you finish the word. Confirm the suggested word by pressing the key.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 53 14 Telephone warranty .......... Congratulations on choosing this cellphone - we hope that you will be totally satisfied with it. Notwithstanding any other applicable statutory warranties, this cellphone is guaranteed against any manufacturing defect for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of purchase shown on your invoice.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 54 6) modifications, alterations, or repairs carried out by parties not authorized by T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates, the dealer 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) deterioration caused by external causes (RF interference produced by other equipment, fluctuations in mains voltage and/or voltages on telephone lines, etc), 10)modifications made to the equi
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 15 Accessories (1) 9:07 Page 55 ...................... Battery BB 10144 Headset M13 Cigar lighter charger C56 Charger C55 Only use your telephone with Alcatel batteries, chargers and accessories compatible with your model. (1) Depending on availability.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 56 16 Troubleshooting.................. Before contacting the aftersales department, you are advised to follow the instructions below: • You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimise its performance. • You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ) for optimal operation. • Avoid storing large amounts of data in your telephone as this may affect the performance of your telephone.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 57 My mobile phone does not charge properly • Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; the battery charge indicator can take several minutes and may be accompanied by a quiet hissing sound. • Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C +40°C) • Make sure your battery is inserted.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 58 Unable to receive incoming calls • Make sure your mobile phone is switched on and connected to a network (check for overloaded or unavailable network) • Check your subscription with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 59 I am unable to create a file in my directory • Make sure that your directory is not full; delete some files or save the files in the product directory My callers are unable to leave messages on my voicemail • Contact your network operator to check service availability I can’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 I am unable to send and receive message
VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 60 Alcatel logo and Alcatel name are trademarks of Alcatel used under license by T&A Mobile Phones Limited. All rights reserved © Copyright 2004 T&A Mobile Phones Limited. T&A Mobile Phones Limited reserves the right, in the customer’s interest, to alter material or technical specification without prior notice.
