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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.

In European Union countries:

These collection points are accessible free of charge. All products with this sign must be brought
to these collection points.

In non European Union countries:

Items of equipment with this symbol are not be thrown into ordinary bins if your country or your
region has suitable recycling and collection facilities; instead they are to be taken to collection
points for them to be recycled.

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BATTERY:

Before removing the battery from your phone, please make sure that the phone is switched off.

Take precautions with the battery and do not attempt to open the battery (chemical substances

may cause burns).

Do not pierce, disassemble nor cause a short-circuit in a battery.

Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household waste or store it at temperatures above

60 °C.

Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental legislation.

Batteries should not be used for any other purpose than the one intended. Never use damaged

batteries or not recommended by TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phone Limited and/or its affiliates.

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CHARGERS:

Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range: 0°C to 40°C.

The chargers designed for your cellphone meet with the standard for safety of information

technology equipment and office equipment use.They should be used for this purpose only.

Electrical characteristic of power supply 

(depending on the country):

110 V charger (used in Mexico):

Input: 100-127 V, 50/60  Hz, 0.30 A

Output: 4.5 V, 350  mA

220 V  charger:

Input: 220-240 V, 50/60  Hz, 0.30 A

Output: 4.5 V, 350  mA

Battery: Lithium 650 mAh

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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.

Use only Alcatel batteries, battery chargers, and accessories that are compatible with your phone

model (see page 55). TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates disclaim any liability for

damage caused by the use of other batteries.

Your phone should not be disposed of in a municipal dump. Please check local regulations for

disposal of electronic products.

Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored

in your phone.

Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, or when

playing video games.These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous

seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history

of such occurrences, please consult your doctor before playing videos games on your phone or

enabling a flashing-lights feature on your phone. Parents should monitor their children’s use of video

games or other features that incorporate flashing lights on the phones. All persons should

discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or

muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To limit the

likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions:

- Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep.

- Take a minimum of a 15- minute break hourly.

- Play in a room in which all lights are on.

- Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.

When you play games on your phone, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands,

arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Follow these instructions to avoid problems

such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorders:

- Take a minimum of a 15 minute-break every hour of game playing.

- If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest for several hours

before playing again.

- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after playing, stop the game and see

a doctor.

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Summary of Contents for OT-E157a

Page 1: ...English 3DS11457AAAA 01 VLE5_UM_USA 13 07 05 13 07 05 10 18 Page 1...

Page 2: ...nd use 4 General information 8 1 Your mobile 10 1 1 Keys 11 1 2 Main screen icons 13 2 Getting started 14 2 1 Set up 14 2 2 Switching your telephone ON 17 2 3 Switching your telephone OFF 17 3 Calls 1...

Page 3: ...r use cellphones can interfere with other electrical or electronic devices or equipment using radio frequency Switch the phone off when you are near gas or flammable liquids Strictly obey all signs an...

Page 4: ...ange 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...

Page 5: ...e transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating...

Page 6: ...ory 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 sto...

Page 7: ...date the selected word short keypress in edition mode Add a word long keypress in edition mode Scroll next word in predictive mode short keypress to Insert letters short keypress or digits long keypre...

Page 8: ...your phone Press down the battery until the latch is securely in place 1 2 Main screen icons 1 Battery charge level Vibrator mode your phone vibrates but the alarms and low battery sound will be play...

Page 9: ...ill take several minutes before the level is shown Before connecting to the charger make sure the battery is inserted correctly The mains socket must be near to the phone and easily accessible avoid p...

Page 10: ...en made the screen will display SOS Making an international call Hold down the key When is displayed enter the country and area codes then complete the number and send the call 18 17 2 2 Switching you...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...ct a member from the conference If you select Private call you can have a private call with one member only other members are put on hold You can end either the current call End call or the calls put...

Page 13: ...verse video ON OFF screens screensaver 1 and contrast Settings Set the time date language security mode answer mode etc 24 1 OT E252a 256a only 23 4 Menu 4 1 Accessing the menu From the main screen pr...

Page 14: ...il 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 service...

Page 15: ...t is plugged in SOUNDS Mode Ringtone Vibrator Vibrator ring Vibr then ring Vib Beep Ring Silence Volume Ringtone SMS alert On sound Off sound Alarm sound Key beep DISPLAY Wallpaper 1 Colors 1 Reverse...

Page 16: ...ch by entering a particular phone number 5 2 2 Making the call Press the key when the name is selected to make a call or select Call number in the options menu 30 29 5 Directory The directory allows y...

Page 17: ...message Predictive T9 Select this mode to enter the words more quickly 32 1 Contact your network operator to check service availability 31 5 2 3 Caller group You can group together names by category...

Page 18: ...d and then send it 6 5 Delete Delete either all the Inbox or all Sent or all Unsent or all Archives or all messages at once 34 Symbols Add symbols 123 Switch to numeric mode T9 help Help menu for the...

Page 19: ...network status and alarms 35 6 6 Settings You can change the message settings Service Ctre The phone number of your operator s service centre it may be provided automatically Email centre 1 The number...

Page 20: ...8 4 Screensaver 1 Activate or deactivate this mode to save the battery The screen will be dark sharing only time network battery information 8 5 Contrast Set the contrast of your telephone by choosing...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...mber Call the selected number Modify Modify the number then call it or save it Delete Delete the number selected Delete all Delete the entire list 9 6 Answer mode Keypad answer 1 Send key answer the i...

Page 23: ...ailability 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 op...

Page 24: ...y if you don t answer or if you are outside the network range If busy Only if your line is busy If no reply Only if you do not answer If unreachable Only if you are outside the range of the network St...

Page 25: ...If you miss a ball you lose a life you have 3 lives per game by default There are different types of bonus depending on the position in which the ball hits the bricks 47 10 6 Call barring 1 Outgoing...

Page 26: ...a only open the flip to mute the sound 12 2 Calculator Enter a number and select the type of operation to be performed using the navigation key Confirm with the left softkey 50 Key functions move left...

Page 27: ...Hold down the key to display the symbols bar Press the key to go left Press the key to go right Press the left softkey to confirm and insert the symbol 52 51 13Character table To enter a word in norm...

Page 28: ...ns 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...

Page 29: ...our battery then turn your telephone back on My phone does not respond since several minutes Press the key Remove the battery and re insert it then switch the phone back on My screen is difficult to r...

Page 30: ...e 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 inserte...

Page 31: ...t your network operator to check service availability see the messages settings see page 35 Verify the server centre number with your operator The server centre may be saturated try again later The ic...

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