User Manual Vodafone 541 © Vodafone Group 2009. Vodafone and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of the Vodafone Group. Any product or company names mentioned herein may be the trade marks of their respective owners.
Introduction........................................................... Table of contents TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile phone. Product Safety Information....................................................................................................6 1 Your mobile..................................................................................................................... 15 1.1 Keys&touch area.............................................................
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Contacts........................................................................................................................... 33 7.1 Consulting your contacts list.....................................................................................33 7.2 Adding a contact.............................................................................................................34 7.3 Available options..............................................................................
18 Making the most of your mobile.............................................................................. 68 18.1 PC suite...............................................................................................................................68 18.2 Webcam..............................................................................................................................68 19 Latin input mode/character table...........................................................................
Product Safety Information • RF Exposure General Statement on RF energy Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
• Distraction Driving Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands free kit) causes distraction and can lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving. Operating machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
Repetitive Motion Injuries To minimise the risk of RSI, when Texting or playing games with your phone: - Do not grip the phone too tightly - Press the buttons lightly - Make use of the special features in the handset which minimise the number of buttons which have to be pressed, such as message templates and predictive text - Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
• Explosive environments Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
1 Your mobile.................................................
1.2 Main screen icons (1) Memory card scanning completed. Battery charge level. Line switching (1): indicates the selected line. Vibrate alert: your phone vibrates, but does not ring or beep with the exception of the alarm (see page 51). GPRS attached. Bluetooth status (Blue - Activated). GPRS connecting. Bluetooth status (Connected to an audio device). Music player active. Headset connected. Message receipt in progress. Keypad locked. Sending a message.
2 2.1 Getting started........................................... Installing and removing the battery Set-up Removing or installing the back cover Insert and click the battery into place, then close the telephone cover. Unclip the cover, then remove the battery. Charging the battery Inserting and removing the SIM card (1) Please insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Connect the battery charger Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing.
The charge is complete when the animation stops. Only use manufacturer chargers. 2.2 Power on your phone Hold down the key until the telephone powers on, type in your PIN code if necessary. The main screen is displayed. Bar Introduction in idle 3 Operable interface....................................................... 3.1 Operable Bar information Left bar If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator. Do not leave your PIN code with your telephone.
4 4.1 Calls............................................................... Making a call Making an emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and press the key to make an emergency call. This works even without a SIM card and without typing the PIN (2) code . 4.2 Your voicemail is provided by your network to avoid missing calls. It works like an answering machine that you can consult at any time. To access your voicemail, hold down key.
If the icon is displayed, the vibrator is activated and there is no ringtone. If the icon is displayed, the phone does not ring or vibrate. The caller’s number is displayed if it is transmitted by the network (1). Muting the ringtone Hold down the volume 4.4 Adjusting the volume You can adjust the sound level during a call using the Volume • Answering a second call (ensure that “Call waiting” is activated, see page 38). key for Mute.
5 Menu switch................................................ Press the “R” area of the LED panel in idle interface to enter the main menu. The Main Menu consists of three icon groups. You can slide on LED panel or touch 3 dots in screen to switch main Menu. Press “M” area to back to idle Interface. You can also use the Volume key to switch main Menu. 6 Messages........................................... You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this mobile phone.
You can save standard messages to Drafts or Templates (MMS only). A SMS message of more than 160 characters (the number of characters depends on your language) will be charged as several SMS. A MMS message containing photos and/or sounds may also be billed as more than one message. 6.1.2 Inbox Group unread message Unread messages will always be positioned above the read messages. 6.1.3 Outbox All messages failed to send. 6.1.4 Sent All received messages (read and unread) are stored in the same Inbox.
6.3 Photo message 6.5.2 Multimedia message Edit Take a photo and send as MMS. Sending 6.4 Voicemail Retrieve View and edit the voice mail number. Profiles 6.5 Settings Memory status 6.5.1 Text message Profile settings General setting Alphabet management Memory status 6.5.3 • Profiles can be retrieved directly from SIM card. Alternatively, you can create your own profile. • Delivery report, request for acknowledgement of delivery report On/Off. Reply path (1) show reply path.
7 7.1 Contacts.......................................... Consulting your contacts list In Idle interface, click icon to access the contacts list. You have 4 directories: Sending vCard via Bluetooth Selecting the vCard you wish to transfer (“Options\Send vCard\By Bluetooth”). Making a call Click “Dial” in “Option” list or click “M” area after selecting Name. If several numbers are associated with the name to be called, you must first choose the number from the list (Mobile, Home, Office, etc.
7.3 Available options Manage contacts From the list of names in SIM directory, General directory or Group you can access the following options: View • View a complete contact: name, numbers, address, e-mail, New contact • Create a contact (name, numbers, address, e-mail, etc.) in the etc. Create group desired directory. • Make a call. • Create a group of contacts.
8 8.1 Beep duration Call register.......................................... Call memory You can access your call memory by clicking from the main screen and click “L” area on LED area in dial interface. Choose the option of the desired list: or Call settings (1) 8.4.1 Call waiting Unanswered calls Outgoing calls (Redial) 8.4.
Incoming calls - All calls - Roaming Cancel all barring Change barring PW 8.4.4 • • • • • The following configurations are possible: All incoming calls are barred. Incoming calls are barred when you are abroad. Deactivate all call barring. Change the original PW for activating call barring. Caller ID Line switching (1) Line switch between line 1 and line 2. 8.4.6 9.1 Media applications....................................
9.1.2 The available options are: Set volume level Lyrics can be displayed in synchronization with the music. Option menu of Music Player 9.2 Place the current song in my star list A library links to the pictures in “My pictures” and “My images” in phone to be shown in list, slide, or thumbnail, set as Wallpaper, Screen saver, Power on/off display, and Contact ID, or sent by MMS, Bluetooth. Switch Equalizer Change play mode 9.
Turn off Record Settings Activate loudspeaker/Play in headset Activate mono mode/stereo mode Update station name (1) Optimise audio frequency 10 Internet................................................. • Stop playing the radio. • Record the radio and files will be automatically saved to “Notes”. • Use navigation keys to manage settings. 10.1 • Listen to the radio using loudspeaker or headset. 10.1.1 Homepage Web Launch the Web browser with the homepage of the default profile.
10.2 Weather (1) Your phone is equipped with a weather function for consulting the forecast of favourite cities up to 3 days in advance. To access this function, select in main Screen. You are able to view a list of cities, add or delete cities, or set your favourite city. To view weather information for other cities. Press key up or down. To display today’s weather information in full screen, Select “View” in “Option”.
11.2.3 Java downloading You can download new Java™ applications in the “Java” menu by selecting “Download” from “Options”. The list of available Web bookmarks dedicated to the application download will then be displayed. Select the appropriate bookmark for the desired Web page. Disclaimer Downloading or running applications will not damage or alter any software already in your mobile telephone designed to support Java™ technology.
12.2.4 Modifying images Selected options bar: Image size Night mode File manager Capture mode Exposure Value Saving location Quality White balance Access video Timer Color mode Banding Add frame Restore default From the photo shot screen, press the “Options” softkey to access: “Image size”, “Capture mode”, “Quality”, “Timer”, “Banding”, “Night mode”, “Exposure Value”, “White balance”, “Color mode”, “Add frame”, in addition to the following: My pictures • Go to the file manager feature.
13 Profiles.................................................. 13.2 Silence This profile will turn off all ringtones, even notification sounds. With this menu, you may personalise ringtones for different events and environments. 13.3 13.1 General To modify the sound settings, press “Options” and select “Edit” and you will see the below functions using : Select a melody from the list using the key then confirm by pressing . Mode (normal, discrete, vibrate...).
14 File manager..................................... You will have access to all audio and visual files stored in phone or memory card in File manager. 14.1 My audios Choose an audio for the ON/OFF screen, for an incoming call, a message alert, power on/off ringtone or an alarm and scheduler. The “My audios” album contains the following folders (1): - Music: full track music. - Melodies: melodies that can be set as ringtone. - Recorded: all recorded sounds.
Inserting or removing the memory card Delete Set as Remove back cover and battery, push outside and lift slot cover, put the MicroSD card into the slot as his shape, then lay down slot cover and push inside. Available options New folder Delete folder Rename folder Empty folder Memory card 14.8 • • • • • Create more folders. Remove folders. Edit folder’s name. Delete all files in one folder. To format or to query its memory status.
- Sounds: MP3, MIDI, WAV, AMR 15 Bluetooth™ ........................................... - Images: JPG, GIF Access this feature by selecting “Tools” from the main menu, then “Bluetooth”. - Videos: 3GP, M-JPEG To use your phone with a Bluetooth device, you need to proceed in two steps: 14.9 Formats and compatibility (1) - Pair and register the device to your phone, 14.10 Memory status Indicates how much space is used and how much is currently free on your phone and memory card (if any).
Available functions Data transmit • Exchange files with another bluetooth device. Handle a call • Initiate or receive a phone call with a Bluetooth headset. Listen to music • Support A2DP profile. Settings • Visibility: Select whether you want to hide (“Hidden”) your phone or make it visible to all Bluetooth devices (“Shown to all”). • My phone’s name: you may change your phone name, which is visible to the others. Always activate Bluetooth in your phone first before connecting it to a Bluetooth device.
16.3 16.4.2 Clock Notes You can create a note text or voice format by accessing “Notes” from the main menu. Available options: Open Send New text note/ voice memo Delete Input mode Languages • Open and view note. • Send by SMS, MMS or Bluetooth. • Add new text note or voice memo. Allows you to display date and time settings including 12/24h format. Also you can set the daylight saving adjustment. 16.4.3 World clock The World clock shows current local time and the time in different cities.
17 Settings................................................... From the main menu, select the menu icon order to customise your telephone. 17.1 and select the function of your choice in Screen saver After timing, the screensaver is displayed then the screen is switch off (for autonomy’ saving). 17.2.2 Power On/Off (1) You can customise your welcome animation or image that appears when you switch on your phone. Touch Settings 17.1.
17.3 Languages (1) Display language for messages. The “Automatic” option selects the language according to the home network (if available). 17.4 Headset mode 17.7 Input mode Please see chapter “Latin input mode”, page 69. In addition to the specific characters table for Cyrillic, Chinese, other data input modes are also available in your telephone. This feature allows you to write short messages and add names with special characters to your directory.
17.10 Networks Network selection - Preferred • List of networks to which you wish to be connected in order of priority. - Select network • The choice of network connection is left up to the user. - Search mode • Network connection can be switched between “Manual” and “Automatic”. GPRS connection (1) - When needed • GPRS mode active depending on connection requirements. - Always • GPRS mode continuously active. 17.11 Connectivity A set of profile settings for messaging (MMS) and WAP connection.
19 Latin input mode/character table . ... (1) Standard visual keypad To write messages, there are two writing methods: • Normal • Predictive with the Zi mode Normal This mode allows you to type text by choosing a letter or a sequence of characters. Predictive Zi mode This mode speeds up the writing of your text. 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.
Symbol table Short press the key to display the symbols table; the cursor is positioned in the centre. Touch and confirm to select. 20 Telephone warranty.................................. Congratulations on choosing this mobile phone - we hope that you will be completely satisfied with it. Your phone is guaranteed against any deviation from technical specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date specified on your original invoice, subject to any other specific provisions (1).
c) improper maintenance of sources of energy, and of the overall electric installation, d) accidents or consequences of theft of the vehicle in which the telephone is transported, acts of vandalism, lightning, fire, humidity, infiltration of liquids, inclement weather, e) connecting to or integrating into the phone any equipment not supplied or not recommended by TCT Mobile Limited or its affiliates, without their express written consent for such, f) any servicing, modification or repair performed by indivi
22 Troubleshooting........................................ My mobile phone turns off by itself • Check that your Touch area is locked when you are not using your mobile phone • Check the battery charge level 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.
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 status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.
My touch Lens doesn’t work • Access to profile by long press power key, then long press up volume key to access LCD calibration and down volume key to access LED calibration How to make your battery last longer • Make sure you followed the complete charge time (minimum 3 hours) • After a partial charge, the battery level indicator may not be exact.
