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My mobile phone does not charge properly

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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.

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Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C +40°C)

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Make sure your battery is inserted. It must be inserted before plugging in the
charger

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Make sure you are using an Alcatel battery and charger

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When abroad, check that the electrical current is compatible

My mobile phone does not connect to a network

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Try connecting in another location

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Verify the network coverage with your operator

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Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid

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Try selecting the available network(s) manually (see page 45)

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Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded

SIM card error

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Make sure the SIM card was correctly inserted (see page 14)

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Verify with your operator that your SIM card is 3V compatible; the old 5V SIM
cards cannot be used

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Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched

Unable to make outgoing calls

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Make sure you have dialled a valid number and pressed the

key

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For international calls, make sure you have entered the country and area codes

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Make sure your mobile phone is connected to a network, and that the network is
not overloaded or unavailable

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Check your subscription with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.)

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Make sure you have not barred outgoing calls (see page 47)

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Summary of Contents for OT-E260

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Page 2: ...email 19 3 3 Receiving a call 20 3 4 Available options during the call 21 3 5 Call waiting 22 3 6 Making a second call 22 3 7 Conference call 22 4 Menu 23 4 1 Accessing the menu 23 4 2 Organising functions 23 5 Directory 29 5 1 Directory menu 29 5 2 Consulting your directory View 30 5 2 1 Available options in the contacts list 30 5 2 2 Making the call 30 5 2 3 Caller group 31 5 2 4 Searching for a...

Page 3: ...6 7 2 Volume 36 7 3 Ringtone 36 7 4 Alerts 37 7 5 Key beep 37 8 Display 38 8 1 Wallpaper 38 8 2 ON OFF screens 38 8 3 Colors 38 8 4 Screensaver 38 8 5 Contrast 38 9 Settings 39 9 1 Clock 39 9 2 Languages 39 9 3 Security 39 9 4 Auto power 40 9 5 Slider 40 9 6 Answer mode 41 9 7 Factory reset 41 9 8 Dictionary 41 2 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 2 ...

Page 4: ...network 45 10 5 Forward 46 10 6 Call barring 47 11 Games 48 11 1 Russia 48 11 2 Bricks 48 11 3 Available options 49 12 Tools 50 12 1 Alarms 50 12 2 Calculator 50 13 Characters table 51 14 Telephone warranty 53 15 Accessories 55 16 Troubleshooting 56 3 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 3 ...

Page 5: ...s except in designated areas As with many other types of equipment now in regular use mobile telephones 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 and instructions posted in a fuel depot petrol station or chemical plant or in any potentially explosive atmosphere...

Page 6: ...or blackouts or if you have a family history of such occurrences please consult your doctor before playing video 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 oc...

Page 7: ...k of toxic fumes and burns Do not puncture disassemble or cause a short circuit in a battery Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household rubbish or store it at temperatures above 60 C Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental regulations Only use the battery for the purpose for which it was designed Never use damaged batteries or those not recommen...

Page 8: ... many different power levels they only use the minimum level of power required to provide a connection to the network In theory the closer you are to a base station antenna the lower the power level required by the mobile phone The highest tested SAR value for this mobile phone for use at the ear and compliance against the standard is 0 53 W kg While there may be differences between the SAR levels...

Page 9: ...ing indicates that your telephone complies with 1999 5 EC R TTE directive and that the accessories concerned comply with current EC directives The entire copy of the Declaration of Conformity for your telephone can be obtained through our website www tcl ta com 8 T9 Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following U S Pat Nos 5 187 480 5 818 437 5 945 928 5 953 541 6 011 554 6 286 064 6 3...

Page 10: ...the police or your operator if your telephone is stolen This number allows your mobile telephone to be blocked preventing a third person from using it even with a different SIM card Disclaimer There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the phone s operation depending on the software release of your telephone or specific operator services December 2005 9 1 Contact your...

Page 11: ...10 1 Your mobile Keys in idle mode SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 10 ...

Page 12: ... 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 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 11 ...

Page 13: ...on mode Upper lower case automatic capitals lower case Predictive mode Normal mode in edition mode short keypress Symbols bar long keypress in edition mode Activate Deactivate the vibrator long keypress Validate 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...

Page 14: ...e 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 Voicemail message arrived Call forwarding activated your calls are forwarded see page 46 Alarm programmed see page 50 Signal strength indicator National roaming 13 1 The icons and illustrations in this guide are provided for i...

Page 15: ...to its compartment Push the SIM card with your finger to release it 1 Check with your network operator to make sure that your SIM card is 3V compatible The old 5 Volts cards can no longer be used Please contact your operator Inserting and removing the battery Align the tab on top of the battery with the slot in the battery compartment of your phone Press down the battery until the latch is securel...

Page 16: ...ery is inserted correctly The mains socket must be near to the phone and easily accessible avoid power extension cables Before using your phone for the first time fully charge your battery approximately 3 hours Only use Alcatel chargers We recommend charging the battery once a day so that the phone operates at an optimum level You are advised to fully charge the battery Charging the battery Connec...

Page 17: ...use Your telephone is equipped with a built in antenna For optimal reception and operation do not touch the upper part of your telephone Remove the back cover Replace the back cover SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 16 ...

Page 18: ...firm 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 3 Switching your telephone OFF From the main screen press the key long keypress SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 17 ...

Page 19: ...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 Emergency calls can be performed at any time without your SIM card or PIN code Once the call has been 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 se...

Page 20: ...s it works like an answering machine that you can consult at any time To access your voicemail from the main screen make a long keypress on the key If the access number for your operator s voicemail service does not appear dial the number that you were given To program or change this number at a later date refer to Call services Voicemail Voicemail nber see page 42 To use your voicemail service fr...

Page 21: ...se the slider 2 To mute the ring press the right softkey 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 20 1 It depends on the option you select in the menu Answer mode see page 41 2 It depends on your slide setting SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 ...

Page 22: ...ages Access the messages Switch Switch from one call to another StartConference Speak to several people at the same time End held call End the call you have put on hold End all calls End all the calls Private call Private call with one member of the conference only Remove Remove a member from the conference Add conference Add a member to the conference You can adjust the sound level during a call ...

Page 23: ...Your phone allows you to talk to several people at the same time When on a double call press the left softkey Options and select Start Conference If a third call comes in answer it by pressing the key to add it in your conference select Add conference in the options then confirm by pressing the left softkey The Remove option allows you to disconnect a member from the conference If you select Priva...

Page 24: ... as a list with small icons beside each function Select the item you require using the navigation keys then press again the left softkey to confirm 4 2 Organising functions For each of the listed functions refer to the appropriate chapter in this User Guide SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 23 ...

Page 25: ... 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 colours ON OFF screens screensaver and contrast Settings Set the time date language security mode answer mode etc 24 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 24 ...

Page 26: ... call settings network forward and call barring Games Play the 2 games embedded in your telephone Tools Access the Alarm and Calculator functions Service Access the Operator services 1 25 1 Depending on your operator s network SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 25 ...

Page 27: ...siness Office Other Select dir All entries SIM directory Phone Dir Mem status My number View Create MESSAGES Create Inbox Outbox Sent Unsent Archives Inbox Sent Unsent Predefined Delete Inbox Sent Unsent Archives All Settings SceCentre Email ctre Validity Deliv report SMS CB Activate Read NewCBcod List SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 26 ...

Page 28: ...er mode KeypadAnswer Send key Auto Headset 1 Any key Slide answer FactoryReset 1 If the headset 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 Colors ON screen OFF screen Screensaver Contrast SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 27 ...

Page 29: ...culator SERVICE CALL SERVICES Voicemail Call memory Missed calls Incomg calls Outgoing calls Call settings Minute alert Call waiting Auto redial Billing Calls duration Calls costs Hide my ID Network Automatic Manual Preferred list Forward Unconditional If busy If no reply If unreachable Status Cancel all SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 28 ...

Page 30: ...eate Enter number and name of a new contact Delete Delete the selected contact Copy Copy the selected contact from the Sim memory to the phone memory and vice versa Caller group Group together names by category Select dir Select the SIM directory Phone directory or both at the same time Mem status Check the number of contacts and the memory space left My number Enter your own phone numbers for fut...

Page 31: ...end message Create a message to send to the selected contact Details Display the name and phone number Modify Modify the data of the selected contact Delete Delete the selected contact Copy Copy the file to the phone or SIM directory Caller group Add the selected contact to a particular group family friends office Search by nber Search by entering a particular phone number 5 2 2 Making the call Pr...

Page 32: ...ne 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 Delete all Delete all the members in this group 5 2 4 Searching for a name by its first letter You can search for the person s name by pressing the key associated with the first letter of his her name For instance if you press twice names starting with B will b...

Page 33: ...ge Press the left softkey to access the following list Send Send the message to a recipient Send to many Send the message to a group of people you have defined Send to email 1 Send a message to an email address Save Save the message in the unsent box and send it later Predefined Use or modify an existing message Discard Discard the message Predictive T9 Select this mode to enter the words more qui...

Page 34: ...Word compl If activated the system will complete the word On Off automatically if deactivated you will have to enter all the letters of the word but just one key press per letter 6 2 Inbox Outbox In the Inbox read and unread messages are shown with different icons The Outbox includes sent and unsent messages Select the message you want to read and then press the left softkey to accesss the followi...

Page 35: ...e Call number Call back the sender of the message 6 3 Archives This feature contains inbox sent and unsent messages stored in the telephone memory to save memory space in the SIM card The options are approximately the same as inbox outbox folder 6 4 Predefined A list of predefined messages are available Select one edit it if required and then send it 6 5 Delete Delete either all the Inbox or all S...

Page 36: ...dgement of receipt for each message sent 6 7 SMS CB 1 These are messages broadcast over the network weather traffic etc You can decide to receive them or not Press the left softkey to access the following options Activate Activate deactivate the reception of broadcast messages Read View the received channel messages NewCBcod Add a new channel ID obtained from your service provider List List of the...

Page 37: ...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 Ring Vibrator then warning beep then tone Silence No sound nor beep but the alarms and low battery sound will be played anyway 7 2 Volume The volume can be adjusted to one of the levels proposed 7 3 Ringtone Select a melody to assign to an incoming cal...

Page 38: ... 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 37 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 37 ...

Page 39: ...ye screen 8 3 Colors Choose different colors for the presentation of the screen 8 4 Screensaver 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 one of the 5 levels proposed 38 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 38 ...

Page 40: ...Select this function to access the following options PIN codes Activate deactivate change the PIN 1 code Personal Identification Number PIN1 code will be requested each time you switch on your telephone The PIN2 code allows you to activate or deactivate certain functions such as Billing etc If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in a row your SIM card will be blocked You will then have to ...

Page 41: ...ic switch ON OFF if you have preset a time 9 5 Slider You can choose whether to continue or stop current application when you close the slider If you choose Stop you will terminate current application The screen will be back to idle and the upper keypad will be locked The backlight will be turned off If you choose Continue the current application will be continued but subject to whether the lower ...

Page 42: ... in you will have to answer by pressing the key Any key answer the call by pressing any key Slide answer Answer by opening the slider 9 7 Factory reset Reset the default factory settings 9 8 Dictionary Create modify or delete a word in your personal dictionary When creating a SMS the words of this dictionary are automatically called if you choose the Predictive Mode T9 41 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 0...

Page 43: ...the call Missed calls Incomg calls Outgoing calls Select a telephone number in the list and press the key to redial it or press the left softkey to access the following options Details Display the information of the call selected Save number Store the number in your directory Send message Create an SMS Call number Call the selected number Modify Modify the number then call it or save it Delete Del...

Page 44: ...ialed 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 Total calls Total incoming and outgoing calls duration Reset Reset respectively the call timer for last call incoming or outgoing calls or total calls 43 1 Contact your network operator to check service availability SVLE5_U...

Page 45: ... will be barred Last call cost Cost of the last call made Total cost Cost of the last calls made Reset Reset the cost counter first enter PIN2 Hide my ID 1 If you choose Activate you will hide your identity or your telephone number from the person you are calling 1 Contact your network operator to check service availability SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 44 ...

Page 46: ...he 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 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 45 ...

Page 47: ...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 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 Status See the current setting Cancel all All call forwarding is cancelled SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 0...

Page 48: ... 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 1 Contact your network operator to check service availability SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 47 ...

Page 49: ... 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 2 Bricks The aim of this game is to break as many bricks as possible with a bat and ball 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 b...

Page 50: ...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 Options Access the level and mode options Top score Access your best scores Help Access the help menu 49 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 49 ...

Page 51: ... will ring again after 5 minutes To stop it permanently press the right softkey Cancel When the phone is switched off the alarm will still ring Press any key to mute the alarm 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 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 50 ...

Page 52: ...the dictionary predictive mode Long keypress Input the digit 0 Short keypress Switch between normal mode ABC to T9 predictive mode Long keypress Display the symbols table Short keypress Validate the focused word and or insert a space Long keypress Add a word This table is given for information purposes only It may vary depending on the language and the model SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page...

Page 53: ... type don t worry about what s on the screen until after you finish the word Confirm the suggested word by pressing the key If the finished word is wrong use the key to cycle through other words in the dictionary If your word is missing add it using the normal mode ABC Symbols bar 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...

Page 54: ...g under the terms of this warranty especially repair modification or replacement of products shall entitle to a THREE 3 month warranty unless there are statutory provisions to the contrary This warranty shall not apply to damage or defects to your telephone and or accessory caused by 1 failure to follow the instructions for use or installation 2 failure to comply with technical and safety standard...

Page 55: ...hones Limited or its affiliates guarantee your product against hidden defects defects inherent in the design manufacture etc The above provisions constitute the only claims enforceable against the manufacturer and vendor in the event of defects in the phone or accessory There are no express warranties whether written or oral other than this printed limited warranty All implied warranties including...

Page 56: ...ing on availability Only use your telephone with Alcatel batteries chargers and accessories compatible with your model Battery BC 11080 Headset M13 Cigar lighter charger C56 Charger C55 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 55 ...

Page 57: ...until the screen comes on Check the battery charge level Check the battery contacts remove and reinstall your 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 read Clean your screen Use your mobile phone in accordance with the recommended conditions of u...

Page 58: ... your SIM card is valid Try selecting the available network s manually see page 45 Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded SIM card error Make sure the SIM card was correctly inserted see page 14 Verify with your operator that your SIM card is 3V compatible the old 5V SIM cards cannot be used Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched Unable to make outgoin...

Page 59: ...r Your caller has concealed his her number The sound quality of the calls is not optimal You can adjust the volume during a call by means of the key Check the radio reception icon I am unable to use the features described in the manual Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service Check to be sure this feature does not require an Alcatel accessory When I select...

Page 60: ...ater if the network is busy I am unable to send and receive messages Check your phone memory as it might be full if necessary delete some messages see page 34 Contact 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 icon is displayed You are outside the...

Page 61: ...se by T A Mobile Phones Limited All rights reserved Copyright 2005 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 SVLE5_UM_GB 23 01 06 23 01 06 9 21 Page 60 ...

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