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570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 1 Table of contents ........................ Safety and use ......................................................................4 General information............................................................9 1 Your telephone ............................................................11 1.1 1.2 2 4 5 Making a call........................................................................................20 Calling your voicemail ...............................
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 3 12 Media album ................................................................52 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 My audio ..............................................................................................52 My images ............................................................................................53 My creations........................................................................................53 Unknown files ....................
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 5 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 page 69).TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers or batteries.
70_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 7 • RADIO WAVES: THIS CELLPHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. 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.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 9 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 English and other languages according to availability on our server: www.alcatelmobilephones.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 1 26/08/08 11:25 Page 11 1.1 Your telephone......................
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 13 1.2 Access camera Main screen icons (1) Battery charge level 3 LED key: Vibrate alert: in vibrate mode, the ringer is silenced except for alarms set (see page 61). Call: Flashing while incoming calls/missed calls Message: Flashing while incoming messages/unread messages Headset connected. My Favorite: Flashing when incoming events(calls,messages) are from My Favorite contact. Call forwarding activated: your calls are forwarded (see page 28).
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 15 USB cable connected. Reception of a message in progress. Sending a message. Silence mode: in silence mode, your phone will not ring or vibrate, but alarms set will still sound (see page 61). 2 Getting started .................... 2.1 Set-up You must insert your SIM card (1) to make phone calls.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 17 Removing the back cover Charging the battery 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).
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 19 If cell broadcast messages are displayed, use the key to browse through them in full or press the right softkey to return to the main screen. While the phone is searching for a network, “Searching/Emergency” will be displayed. In the power on screen, you also have access to "Media album" and "Camera" functions even if no SIM card is present.. 2.3 Power off your phone Hold down the 3 Calls ...................................... 3.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 21 If the access number for your operator’s voicemail service does not work, dial the number that you were given.To change this number at a later date, refer to “My numbers” (see page 27). 3.3 Rejecting a call Press the key once or the right softkey twice. To use your voicemail service from abroad, contact your network operator before leaving. 3.4 Receiving a call During a call, you may access your directory, diary, short messaging, etc.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 23 3.6 Adjusting the volume Volume may be adjusted up or down be using the key. Handling two calls • Answering a second call (Ensure that “Call waiting” is activated, see page 28). Conference calls (1) Your SIM card can contain two distinct telephone numbers. Under “Call register”, choose “Line switching” and then select a default line; all outgoing calls will be made from this number.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 4 26/08/08 11:25 Page 25 Menu ...................................... From the menu interface, you may directly access features by pressing the corresponding key (number keys and and keys). 1. GAMES & APPS 2. MEDIA ALBUM - My audio - My images - My creations - Unknown files - Memory status 3. TOOLS - Organizer - Alarm - Calculator - Converter - Voice memo - Memory status 4. CAMERA - Camera - My creations 5. DIRECTORY 6.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 27 5.3 5 Call register .................... 5.1 Call memory You can access your call memory by pressing the screen. Choose the option of the desired list: key from the main Unanswered calls Billing In the billing menu, you may access the following items: Amount • You can view the total cost of charged calls, modify it or reset it and enter the cost of a Telecom Unit in the currency of your choice.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 5.4.3 26/08/08 11:25 Page 29 Call barring 5.4.4 You can activate or deactivate call barring for outgoing and incoming calls. The various options are: Outgoing calls • The following configurations are possible: • All calls • All outgoing calls are barred. • All calls except SIM directory • All outgoing calls except those in SIM directory are barred. • International calls • Outgoing international calls are barred.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:25 Page 31 Searching for a name by its first letter 6 Directory ........................ 6.1 Accessing your directory/phone book To access the directory from the main screen, press the press the key and select the icon from the menu. You can search for the person’s name by pressing the key associated with the first letter of his/her name. Read a file key (1) or You may also create a shortcut for quick access to your directory (see page 43).
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 6.2 26/08/08 11:26 Page 33 Creating a file Copy • Copy a file from SIM directory to Phone directory, vice versa. Delete all • Delete all files in the current directory. Copy all • Copy the whole directory to the SIM or General directory if memory allows. Set as My favorite • Set the number as your favourite, whose ringtone could be different. Send number • Send the number to the others by SMS. Send vCard • Exchange data via MMS.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 7 26/08/08 11:26 Page 35 You can save your messages that you send often to Drafts or Templates. Messages.......................... An SMS message of more than 160 characters (the number of characters depends on the languages you writing in) will be charged as several SMS. An MMS message containing photos and/or sounds may also be billed as more than one message. You may create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 7.1.3 26/08/08 11:26 Page 37 7.4 Unsent All messages failed to send. 7.1.4 Sent All sent messages. 7.1.5 Voicemail Access voicemail received. Drafts 7.5 Settings 7.5.1 Text messages Profile settings All drafts messages. • Profiles can be retrieved directly from SIM card. Alternatively, you can create your own profile. Store WAP push messages. General setting • Delivery report, request for acknowledgement of delivery report On/Off. Reply path (1) show reply path. 7.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 7.5.3 Broadcast SMS 26/08/08 11:26 Page 39 (1) Receive mode • Enable to receive broadcast SMS. Read message • Store the received messages. Languages • Language selection. Channel setting • Add/Edit channels. 8 My settings ...................... From the main screen, select the icon menu and select the function of your choice in order to customize your telephone. 8.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 41 When changing a Theme, an installation screen appears until the eight elements are installed. The installation of the Theme can be stopped and cancelled if you receive an incoming call or if you press the right softkey; the previously selected Theme will remain. 8.4 Antenna off/Airplane mode In antenna off mode, your phone will not be able to make or receive calls or message transmissions.This mode also prolongs music listening time. 8.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 8.6 26/08/08 11:26 Page 43 Clock 8.8.2 Manage time and date settings, including: 12/24h format. You may also adjust daylight savings time settings. 8.7 8.7.1 Softkeys & keys These keys have predefined functions, which vary from one model to another (operator services, games access, or Games & Applications, ...).You can customize (1) them by assigning functions, setting speed dial entries, or associate a URL with each key. 8.7.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 45 Activate phone • It is requested each time as the phone is powered code on if this code is activated. Change phone code • Change phone password, default is 1234. Fixed dialed number • It allows the phone to be "locked" so that it can only dial certain numbers, or numbers with certain prefixes. To activate this function, PIN2 code is mandatory. 8.8.6 Networks 9 Tools ................................ 9.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 9.3 26/08/08 11:26 Page 47 9.6 Calculator Memory status You can use it to perform basic calculations. Hold down the key to input a decimal point. Confirm with the key or the left softkey. It will indicate how much space is used and how much is currently free on your phone. 9.4 Converter 9.6.1 9.4.1 Unit converter View available memory. You can use the Weight and Length conversion by selecting the unit you wish to convert via , then press to input the digits.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 49 10 My shortcuts ................ 11 WAP .............................. Accessing and creating new shortcuts. 11.1 Homepage To program new shortcuts: select "My shortcuts" to create quick access to a function, Directory, or WAP Bookmarks, etc. Launch the WAP browser with the homepage of the default profile. 11.2 Bookmarks Access your favorite sites. 11.3 Recent pages Pages which you recently browsed. 11.4 Go to URL Enter the URL of WAP site. 11.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 51 11.5.3 Push message settings Enable or disable receiving service message from WAP. 11.5.4 Clear cache 12 Media album ................ You will have an access to all audio and visual files stored in phone in Media Album. Empty the phone’s cache memory. 11.5.5 Clear cookies 12.1 My audio Clear cookies from website. 11.5.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 53 12.2 My images 12.5 Managing audio, images and creations You can select an image or a photo as main screen or the ON/OFF screen. You may also change it, send it by MMS or assign it to a contact in the directory. Below are the available functions for applicable files: View • View the selected image. If you want to view all the pictures in your folder in a slideshow hold down on the current picture. Images are displayed in alphabetical order. Send 12.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 55 Properties • Display part of the ID3 Tag content of an MP3 file. Activate • DRM file option. Delete • Delete files except those that are embedded. Delete all • Delete all files except those that are embedded. List view • View files in the selected list. Slideshow (1) • Show the images continuously. Capture • Access “Camera” function directly. Mark/Unmark • Mark/Unmark a click on a file for further operation.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 57 13.2.2 Settings in framing mode Before taking a photo, you may adjust several settings by using the following shortcuts below: From the photo shot screen, press the “Options” softkey not only to access: “Image size”, “Capture mode”, “Quality”, “Timer”, “White balance”, “Color mode”, “Add frame”, but also the following: Media album • Go to the media album feature. Restore default • Make all settings recover as default value. Hotkeys • List all hotkeys. 13.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 59 14 Games & Apps .............. Your Alcatel phone may include (1) some Java™ applications and games.You may also download other compatible Java applications and games from your service provider or other third party providers. 14.1 Launch an application Select "Java" to launch applications. 14.2 Java settings The “Games & Apps” menu allows you to manage Java settings, in which you may set Java audio, java vibration and view free/heap size. 14.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 61 15 Profiles .......................... From the main screen, select the icon menu and select the function of your choice in order to customize your telephone. Available functions To modify the sound settings, select an option using the key: A group of predefined settings that allows you to quickly adapt your phone to your environment. Select a melody from the list using the pressing .
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 17 26/08/08 11:26 Page 63 Predictive T9 mode Latin input mode/ character table (1) ................ To write messages, there are two writing methods: • Normal • Predictive with the T9 mode Normal Predictive T9 mode predicts words for quick selection based on predefined words in the phone's dictionary. Write the word by pressing a key between and . Press the key once and the word will be modified each time you press a key.As you go on, the word will keep changing.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 65 Key Navigation key: : RIGHT/LEFT: Validate the word : UP: Previous word in the dictionary : DOWN: Next word in the dictionary Key - Long keypress: insert 1 Keypad - Short keypress: alpha input (a, b) - Long keypress: numeric input (1, 2, 3) Key - Short keypress: (space) - Long keypress: add a word Key - Short keypress: change input methods - Switch from T9 predictive mode to Normal mode - Long keypress: access the Symbols table Latin uppercase Latin lower
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 67 18 Telephone warranty ............ Congratulations on choosing this cellphone - we hope that you will be completely satisfied with it. Your cellphone is guaranteed against any deviation from technical specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date specified on your original invoice (1).
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 19 Accessories 11:26 (1) Page 69 ...................... The latest generation of Alcatel GSM cellphones offers a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone from a distance, placed on a table for example. 20 Troubleshooting .................. Before contacting your retailer or service center, please try the following procedures below: • You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimize its performance.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 71 My cellphone will 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 whistling sound • Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C +40°C) • Make sure your battery is inserted.
570_UM_USA_26-08-08 26/08/08 11:26 Page 73 I cannot access my voicemail • Make sure your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered in “My Numbers” • Try later if the network is busy I am unable to send and receive messages MMS,Vox MMS • Check your phone’s memory available as it might be full • Contact your network operator to check service availability and check MMS parameters (see page 38) • Verify the server centre number or your MMS profile with your operator • The server centre may be busy; t
