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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:17 Page 1 Introduction .......................................................... Table of contents .................................................. TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile. Introduction ....................................................................................................................1 Safety and Use ................................................................................................
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:17 Page 3 6.7 Assigning an image, an animation or a video to a file ..........................................................................33 6.8 Privacy ..............................................................................................................................................................33 7. 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 Messages ............................................................................................................
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:17 Page 5 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 herein.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:17 Page 7 Characteristics 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 • Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 6.5 V, 350 mA • 220 V charger: Input: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.30 A Output: 4.5 V, 350 mA • Battery: Lithium 3,7V 650mAh General Information ............................................ • Web site: www.tcl-alcatel-mp.com - WAP address: wap.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 1 15/03/05 9:17 Page 9 1.1 Your mobile ..................................................
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 1.2 15/03/05 External display icons 9:17 Page 11 1.3 (1) Battery charge level Main screen icons (1) All external display's icons can be found with different size and colours on the main screen too. Vibrator mode: your phone vibrates but neither rings nor beeps except for the alarms (see page 50). Voicemail message arrived. Unanswered calls. Infrared: infrared link activated. WAP alerts (2). Keypad locked. Roaming within your country of subscription.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 2 2.1 15/03/05 9:17 Page 13 Charging the battery Getting started ............................................ Set-up Inserting and removing the SIM card (1) You must insert your SIM card in order to use your phone. Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and the cut-off corner on the lower left hand side. Slide the card into its housing and make sure that it is correctly inserted.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 15 Change the front belts 3 3.1 Calls .......................................................... Making a call Dial the desired number then press the key to place the call. To hang up, press the key or close the phone folder (except with headset plugged in). If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by pressing the key. To enter characters “+” or “P” (pause), hold down the scroll by: 0, +, P, •).
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 17 Automatic redial If the flip is closed If this feature is activated and supported by the network (see page 26), the person you called will be called back automatically until he/she can be reached. - To pick up a call, open the flip (Flip answer option activated) 3.2 Calling your voicemail - To mute the ringtone, press the lower side key (1) If the access number for your operator’s voicemail service does not work, dial the number that you were given.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 19 3.5 Adjusting the volume You can adjust the sound level during a call using the navigation key or the side keys. Handling two calls • Call waiting (1) If a second call comes in while you are already on line, you will be notified by a tone. You can then accept the call by pressing the key. Your current call will be automatically put on hold. You can then switch between your two correspondents using the key and then .
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 21 4.2 4 Call Log ........................................................ 4.1 Call memory 4.1.1 Flip opened Outgoing calls (Redial) Type in your telephone number (usually written on your SIM card) and confirm by pressing . Voicemail Type in or modify the number to access your voicemail. My e-mail key from the main screen. You must first choose the Enter your own e-mail address to facilitate sending pictures, images, video clips, sounds...
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 23 Reset Reset total cost of charged calls. Delete Cost unit Cost of a Telecom Unit in the currency of your choice (Select the “Other?” option for a new currency and use the key to enter a decimal point). Cost summary Reset all counters to zero. Last call Duration and cost of the last call. Duration Call duration management. Total cost Duration and cost of all calls. Total duration Total duration of all outgoing calls.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 25 Call barring Outgoing calls Calls Activate/deactivate the call barring. This option is applied as follows: • Except SIM Dir. Outgoing calls to numbers not included in your directory are barred. • All All outgoing calls are barred. (1) • International (1) Outgoing international calls are barred. • Except->Home Outgoing international calls except those to your country of subscription are barred. • Except FDN Dir.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 5 Menu (1) 15/03/05 Page 27 ..........................................................
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 6 6.1 15/03/05 9:18 Page 29 Searching for a name by its first letter Directory ................................................ You can search for the person’s name by pressing the key associated with the first letter of his/her name. For some languages that have a specific entry mode, you should use the “Search name” option. Consulting your directory To access the directory from the main screen, press the select the icon from the menu.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 31 If you use your phone abroad, store the numbers in your directories in international format “+” followed by the country code (see page 16). 6.3 Available options 6.4 Creating a new directory From the product directory, press the right softkey and select “Create dir.”, confirm using the key, then name your new directory. Only directories you created can be deleted with the “Delete dir.” option.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 6.6 15/03/05 9:18 Page 33 Assigning a ringtone to a directory Select a file from the product directory, press the right softkey and select “Dir. Ringtone”. When you receive a call from a contact classified in the product directory, the ringtone will be the one assigned to this directory. 6.7 Assigning an image, an animation or a video to a file Select a file from the product directory, press the right softkey and select “Image”.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 35 When viewing the list of your messages, you will find the following status icons, depending on: - the type of message: SMS message, MMS message, MMS notification, MMS sending in progress, MMS message with a sound, MMS with video clip, MMS with copyright elements which cannot be forwarded. - Storage: messages stored on your SIM card (SMS only), messages stored in the phone’s memory (MMS notifications).
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 37 The following options depend on the context (receiving a message, reading an MMS or an SMS in the Inbox or Outbox): - when reading an MMS: Restart • View the message again. • View your MMS with or without sound. • Save video clips, images, sounds received in MMS current page. Save picture • Save a picture contained in the message. With sound/ Without sound Save animation • Save an animation contained in the message.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 39 Send to • Send the message. Options for sending your message Add mood • Add a mood icon to your message. Directory • To a person or e-mail address whose contact is stored in one of your directories. Add image • Add an icon to your message. My Favourite • To your favourite contact. Add melody • Add a sound to your message. Dial • To one person by entering the number manually. Add bookmark • Add a web site to your message.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 7.2.2 15/03/05 9:18 Page 41 Creating MMS From the main menu, select “Messages/Create message/Multimedia MMS” and press you are in edit mode. . By default, Your MMS may contain several pages (maximum memory allocated: usually 50 KB or 100 KB depending on the model and the operator) ; as you create the MMS you will be informed of the memory used (for all pages). With the option “My e-mail”, you can send images, video clips, sounds, ... to your computer.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 43 With the options “Add image” or “Add video”, you can also access the photo or video function or album directly while you are writing a Multimedia Message (MMS).
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 45 When in predictive mode, type the first letter: - if it corresponds to a single word (for instance a), the letter will be displayed, - if it does not exist as a single word (for instance h), the symbol “*” will be displayed. The cursor shape varies depending on the input mode selected: mode. To confirm a word and insert a space, press the press the key.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 47 7.4.2 MMS Parameters • MMS profiles (“Profile:”) (1): To set your MMS profile, follow the same procedure as for setting your WAP connection (see page 71). • Mode: choose between immediate or deferred reception for national network coverage, or between immediate or restricted reception for international network coverage (see pages 35-36). • Acknowledgement of receipt (“Rpt:”): request for acknowledgement of receipt for each message sent.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 8 15/03/05 9:18 Page 49 8.1.2 My settings.............................................. From the main screen, select the icon menu your telephone. 8.1 Ringtones 8.1.1 Available functions and select the function of your choice in order to customise To modify the sound settings, select the different options using the key: Normal • Normal ringtone (increasing volume). Discreet • Normal ringtone (increasing volume) preceded by beeps.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 51 You can access the main functions directly from the main screen either with the navigation key or by selecting the icons displayed on the screen (1). By selecting the “Main screen” you can customise it by replacing the default image or animation displayed on your telephone. When using the telephone for the first time, a default Atmosphere is activated. Even if you choose an Atmosphere, you can still modify the elements in it one by one.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 53 8.2.1.7 Menu display 8.3 Select a menu display by choosing from the three options proposed: • “Icons”: one icon per screen with part of the previous and following icons are visible on either side. • “Image”: one full-screen icon. • “Board”: all the menu icons displayed on the screen. You can display two clocks (local and remote) at the same time. 8.2.2 External display The external display of your phone indicates you of any events.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 8.4.2 15/03/05 9:18 Page 55 Keypad 8.5.3 By customising your keys, you can call someone or access a function directly from the main screen. To programme a key on your keypad, select “Keypad” and choose the key that you wish to programme. Then select: - “Contact list” activate this option if you want to access directly, in the directory, to the contact which first letter corresponds to the first letter of the key for instance key for “PETERSON John”.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 8.5.9 15/03/05 9:18 Page 57 8.5.10 Network Security PIN code (1) Activate/ Deactivate Change PIN 2 code The SIM card protection code is requested each time the phone is switched on if this code is activated. SMS CB Activate/deactivate this code. (1) Messages broadcast over the network (weather forecast, traffic conditions, etc.) are automatically displayed on the main screen. • CB list List of codes for messages to be displayed.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 59 8.5.11 Accessories Headset A predefined melody will be played if the ringtone you selected is not an .amr file. 9 My Shortcuts .......................................... Access your own shortcuts already programmed. Headset pick up • Key By pressing the • Automatic Automatically without any keypress, after approximately 2 ringtones (this option is operational only if your mobile phone is connected to an audio kit or handsfree kit).
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 61 10 Tools ........................................................ 10.1 Diary When you create an appointment (“Create” option), you can also set an alarm. You can set the desired alarm activation time to coincide with your appointment time. Creating a task Your phone has a sophisticated diary that will help you to manage your daily schedule. You can also save “To Do” lists. Consulting your diary Three views are possible.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 Activate or deactivate a setting by pressing 9:18 Page 63 . Exit the configuration function by pressing . 10.2 Alarms More about your diary Access this feature by selecting “Tools” from the main menu, then “Alarms”. Graphic view Alarm clock Wed. 4th December 02 2 Events Wed. 4th December 02 2 Events M T WT F S S December 2002 M T W T F S S First set the alarm frequency (daily or only once), then enter the time and date and confirm by pressing the key.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 65 10.3 Converter 10.5 Memory Access this feature by selecting “Tools” from the main menu, then “Converter”. Access this feature by selecting “Tools” from the main menu, then “Memory”. The currency converter allows you to: • Convert a currency into euros and vice versa (1). • Convert a sum of money into another currency (e.g. dollars to pounds). View available memory space.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 67 10.7 Infrared 10.9 Tone composer Access this feature by selecting “Tools” from the main menu, then “Infrared”. Access this feature by selecting “Tools” from the main menu, then “Tone composer”. Your phone’s infrared feature allows you to exchange contacts, diary data, images, videos, melodies via an infrared link with an other mobile or a PC. The infrared port is located on the top of your telephone. 10.9.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 69 10.10 Voice tag Access this feature by selecting “Tools” from the main menu, then “Voice tag”. Voice tags allow you to access one of the menu functions by pronouncing the name of that function. 11 Tips & tricks .......................................... Recording a voice tag This feature gives you a quick description of your phone’s main functions and provides handy hints to optimize the way you use it.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 71 12 WAP ........................................................ 12.1 Access WAP menu (1) WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a service that allows you to access the mobile Internet, where you can obtain information such as weather conditions, stock market information, traffic information, etc. - “Homepage” launches the WAP browser on the homepage of the default profile.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 73 12.3 Direct access/Profile Access 12.5 WAP browser options From the main screen, select “My Settings/More settings.../WAP/GPRS/WAP access”, to change the launch access: Once you have launched the WAP browser, while reading a page, you can access the options by selecting the icon on the top left of the screen, or press the right softkey “Options”, or press (long keypress).
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 75 13 Media Album .......................................... The Images album is made up of the following folders (1): General, list of all images (built-in or created) from all album folders. Photos, default folder for pictures taken with the camera. 13.1 Album menu Pictures, contains all images not belonging to one of the other folders.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 77 13.3 My Videos 13.5 Managing sounds, images and videos The “My Videos” Album is made up of the following folders : (1) General, contains all the items from all the folders (created, downloaded and embedded), According to the item chosen, you can access some of the functions below: View • View the image selected. If you want to view all the pictures in your folder as a slideshow, press on the current picture. Listen to • Listen to the sound selected.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 79 Download • Access your bookmark sites to download new items. Rename • Rename sound/image/video. Classify file • Move an image from one folder to another. Create folder • Create folders grouping together a series of images or sounds (for example: "Holidays" or "Birthday"). Delete folder • Delete this folder (if you created it). Rename folder • Rename this folder (if you created it). Empty folder • Empty this folder.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 14 15/03/05 9:18 Page 81 14.2 Burst shoots Camera ..................................................
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 83 14.4 Photo settings From the photo shot screen you can set the exposure and the zooming using the navigation key. Before taking the photo, you can adjust a number of settings. Exposure: adjust the contrast of your photo: Zoom: activate the zoom: Selected options bar: photo quality overexposure. : zoom out (except for panoramic formats).
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 85 Colour Quality Select “Quality” in the list of options or access it directly by pressing the , , keys: : High quality: excellent quality to be sent to a PC, You can choose the colour effects. You can access this option from the photo shot screen by pressing the key. : Standard quality: compromise between size and quality, Direct access to the album : Economy quality: memory space is optimised.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 87 14.5 Options available after taking the photo Once you have taken a photo or an animation, you can access the following options: Send • Send your photo without saving it in the Album. Save and send • Save your photo and send it. Save • Save your photo. Discard • Delete the photo you have just taken. Modify • Reduce size, add stamps or frames. Attach sound • Save a sound and assign it to the photo. Image album • Access your Images Album directly.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 89 15.1 Framing mode When you enter the “Video” function, you are in Framing mode. Use the telephone screen as a viewfinder and press the softkey “Options” to access the various settings before recording: MMS video A bargraph indicates the elapsed time. During the recording, you can use the out. keys to zoom in or In Recording mode with sound, you cannot receive any calls or messages.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 16 15/03/05 9:18 Page 91 16.2 Available options Games & Applications ............................ Your phone may include (1) some Java™ applications and games. You can also download new applications and games to your phone from other service providers (2). Launch • Launch the application. Information • This option gives information on the application. Download • Download an application. Delete • Deletes the application.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 93 - Or, from the main screen by selecting “WAP” then “Bookmarks” and choosing “My One Touch”. Disclaimer The downloaded applications can be saved either in the Games folder or Application folder. Downloading or running applications will not damage or alter any software already in your mobile telephone designed to support Java™ technology. 16.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 95 17 Making the most of your mobile ................ 18 Characters and symbols table .................... 17.1 “My One Touch” services by TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones To enter a word in normal mode, press the key corresponding to the desired letter several times until the letter appears. On our website you will find all the services available to make the most of your mobile telephone.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 97 19 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.
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 20 Accessories (1) 9:18 Page 99 ................................................ The latest generation of Alcatel GSM mobile phones offers a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone from a distance, placed on a table for example. For those who prefer to keep their conversations confidential, an earpiece is also available known as the headset. 21 Troubleshooting ..........................................
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 101 My mobile phone does not connect to a network • Try connecting in another location • Verify the network coverage with your operator • Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid • Try selecting the available network(s) manually (see page 58) • Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded SIM card error • Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted (see page 13) • Verify with your operator that your SIM card is 3V compatible; the old 5V
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CTH3_UM_FCC_15-03-05 15/03/05 9:18 Page 103 Alcatel logo and Alcatel name are trademarks of Alcatel used under license by TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited. All rights reserved © Copyright 2004 TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited. English - 3DS10948AAAA 01-FCC TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited reserves the right, in the customer’s interest, to alter material or technical specification without prior notice.