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M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 Page 1 Introduction .......................................................... T&A Mobile Phones would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile phone. Stereo Surround 2.1 Sound Make the most of a full multimedia experience with your mobile and its three speakers (two trebles and a bass). Enjoy a very unique way of listening to your music in stereo. Table of contents .................................................. Introduction ....................................
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7. Page 3 Creating SMS/MMS ................................................................................................................................................................35 Inbox ..........................................................................................................................................................................................35 Sent messages............................................................................................
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 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.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 Page 7 • CHARGERS • LICENCES Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 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. miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 Page 9 General Information ............................................ • Website: www.tcl-ta.com - Wap address: wap.my-onetouch.com 1 Your mobile .................................................... • Hot Line Number: see “T&A Mobile Phones 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.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 1.1 7/10/05 15:15 Page 11 Keys 1.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 Page 13 Double line (1): indicates the selected line. 2 Getting started .............................................. Music player or radio active. 2.1 Set-up USB cable connected. Inserting and removing the SIM card Reception of a message in progress. You must insert your SIM card in order to use your phone. GPRS context activated. (1) Sending a message. Silence mode: your phone neither rings, beeps nor vibrates except for the alarms (see page 41).
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 Page 15 Charging the battery Connect the battery charger 2.2 • A short beep will sound when charging begins. • The animation may take several minutes to start and may emit a slight whistling sound if the battery is flat. • Be careful not to force the plug into the socket. • The battery icon will take 2 minutes to indicate the correct charge level. • Make sure the battery is correctly inserted before connecting the charger.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 Page 17 Automatic redial 3 Calls ............................................................ 3.1 Making a call Dial the desired number then press the incorrect digits by pressing the key. To hang up the call, press the key to place the call. If you make a mistake, you can delete the If this feature is activated and supported by the network (see page 28), the person you called will be called back automatically until they can be reached. 3.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 Page 19 Muting the ringtone Press the key once while the telephone is ringing. Answer the call by pressing the key. Besides, you can switch the audio speech from a Bluetooth audio device to handset or accessories (car kit, headset, …) when connected. Press the left softkey “Options” and select “Transfer sound”. During a call, if you try to send a message, it will be stored in the "Unsent" folder instead of being sent.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 3.5 7/10/05 Conference calls 15:15 Page 21 (1) Your phone allows you to talk to several people at the same time (up to 5). If you are on a double call, press “Options” and select “Conference” then confirm with the key. If a third call comes in, answer it by pressing the key and speak with your new correspondent. This correspondent becomes a member of the conference if you press “Options” and select “Add conf.”, and then confirm by pressing . Pressing disconnects the current call.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 • CALL LOG - Call memory - My Numbers - My e-mail - Billing - Call settings • MY SETTINGS - Ringtones - Sound interface - Display - Clock - Keys - More settings... 7/10/05 15:15 Page 23 • SERVICES • MUSIC - Music player - Radio • WAP - Homepage - Bookmarks - Profiles - Enter address • MY SHORTCUTS (1) (1) 5 Call log ......................................................
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 5.3 7/10/05 15:15 Page 25 My e-mail CALL LOG Enter your own e-mail address to send pictures, images, video clips, sounds... by MMS to your PC.You can do it also via the options while writing an MMS. 5.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 • Except FDN dir. (1) 7/10/05 15:15 Page 27 Barring of outgoing calls in accordance with a specific “FDN” directory contained in the SIM card. Activate/ Deactivate All calls not beginning with one of the numbers recorded in the “FDN” directory are barred. Change You can update the “FDN” directory if the “Except FDN dir.” feature has been activated, after entering PIN2 (update “FDN” directory by pressing ).
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 Page 29 Sending your directory file via Infrared 6 Directory .................................................. 6.1 Consulting your directory Select the file you wish to transfer and place your phone or PDA opposite the other phone’s InfraRed port. Select “Options/Send/Infrared” and the transfer will take place. Receiving the file To access the directory from the main screen, press the select the icon from the menu.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 6.2 7/10/05 15:15 Page 31 6.3 Creating a file Available options Select the directory in which you wish to create a file, press the “Options” softkey, select “Create file” then .You can save the data you have entered at any time by pressing the “Options” softkey and choosing “Save & quit”. Go to the following field using the navigation key .
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 6.4 7/10/05 15:15 Page 33 Creating a new directory From the product directory, press the “Options” softkey and select “Create directory”, confirm using the key, then name your new directory.You can create up to 13 new directories.You can delete only those directories that you created, by selecting “Delete directory”. 6.5 Assigning a ringtone to a directory Select a file from the product directory, press the “Options” softkey and select “Dir. ringtone”.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 MESSAGES • • • • CREATE MESSAGE INBOX SENT UNSENT 7/10/05 15:15 7.1 Page 35 Creating SMS/MMS (1) From the main menu select “Messages/Create message”. You can type a message but you can also modify a predefined message or customise your message, by adding pictures, photos, sounds, title, etc. While writing, select “Options” to access to all the messages options. You can save your message as a Draft or a Template. By selecting “Preview” you can view the contents of your message.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:15 Page 37 Receiving and reading SMS/MMS MESSAGES When you receive a new message, the following message is displayed: “You received a new message!”, a beep sounds, the icon shows up, a line with the number of messages appears on the screen. Select this line and press to read it directly from the main screen. To modify or deactivate the audible signal, see page 41.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 MESSAGES • • • • SETTINGS DISTRIBUTION LIST MY FAVOURITE MEMORY 7/10/05 15:15 Page 39 7.10 Settings 7.10.3 Look & Feel 7.10.1 Message sending parameters • Emoticons: graphical display of emoticons. • Expiration: request a deletion of undelivered messages from server (never delete, after 30 minutes, 1 hour, 6 hours, 1 day, 1 week). You can select or cancel this option. • Slide duration: page display duration in seconds.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 8 7/10/05 15:16 Page 41 8.1.2 My Settings .............................................. From the main screen, select the icon menu your telephone.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 MY SETTINGS • DISPLAY - Main screen • General • Photos • Pictures • Icons • Frames - Screen saver • Videos • Slideshow • Image • None - Colours - Atmospheres - ON/OFF screen • Switch on • Switch off - Zoom - Contrast (1) 15:16 Page 43 8.3 Display 8.3.2 8.3.1 Main screen If you activate this option, the screen saver will be displayed a little while after the main screen. You can choose a picture, an animation, a slideshow, or a videoclip as your screen saver.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 8.3.5 On/Off screen 7/10/05 15:16 Page 45 (1) MY SETTINGS You can customise your welcome message, animation, melody or image that appears when you switch on your telephone. You can also customise your OFF screen with an image, animation and melody. 8.3.6 Zoom (2) Two character sizes are available for your telephone screen. Large characters are selected by default. If you wish to display more information select “Zoom”. 8.3.7 Contrast Set the contrast of your main screen. 8.3.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 8.5 Keys 8.5.1 Softkeys/ 7/10/05 15:16 Page 47 8.6.2 (1) key (1) These keys have predefined functions, which vary from one model to another (operator services, games access, or Games & Applications, ...).You can customise (1) them, assigning the functions you wish to each key. For example, they can be used as a shortcut to access the Diary, to write a message,... 8.5.2 Keypad Languages (1) Display language for messages (select using the home network (if available). 8.6.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 MY SETTINGS 7/10/05 15:16 8.6.7 Security PIN code - Security • PIN code • PIN 2 code • Network code • Menu code • Telephone code - Privacy - Networks • SMS CB • Search • Band - Accessories • Headset • Car kit Page 49 PIN 2 code 8.6.8 The SIM card protection code is requested each time the phone is switched on if this code is activated. You can choose either to activate/ deactivate it or change the code (between 4 and 8 digits).
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 51 8.6.10 Accessories Headset A predefined melody will be played if the ringtone you selected is not an .amr file. 9 Extras ........................................................ Pick up EXTRAS key or the headset key. 9.1 Diary • 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).
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 53 Creating an appointment and programming an alarm Activate or deactivate a setting by pressing When you create an appointment (“Create” option), you can also activate an alarm.You can set the desired alarm activation time to coincide with your appointment time. More about your diary . Exit the configuration function by pressing Graphic view Creating a task Scroll to the icon using the key, and confirm using the key.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 EXTRAS • ALARMS • CALCULATOR • CONVERTER 7/10/05 15:16 9.2 Page 55 Alarms Access this feature by selecting “Extras” from the main menu, then “Alarms”. When the alarm is set, the icon is displayed on the main screen.The alarm will sound whether the handset is switched on or off and can be switched off by pressing any key. If the antenna (Music control) is not plugged in, when the radio alarm rings, a default melody will be used instead of the radio station.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 9.4 7/10/05 15:16 Page 57 Converter EXTRAS Access this feature by selecting “Extras” from the main menu, then “Converter”. The currency converter allows you to: • Convert a currency directly into euros and vice versa (1). • Convert a sum of money into another currency (e.g. dollars to pounds). • MEMORY - Phone memory - Memory card • INFRARED 9.5 Memory Access this feature by selecting “Extras” from the main menu, then “Memory”.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 9.6 7/10/05 15:16 Page 59 Infrared EXTRAS Access this feature by selecting “Extras” from the main menu, then “Infrared”. 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. Sending data To send data, select the file, then select the “Send” option. It is not necessary to activate the infrared feature before sending.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 61 Connect a Bluetooth device with your phone 9.9 Once you have paired the Bluetooth device you want to use for your hands-free communication, go in the devices list from Bluetooth menu and select it to be connected. Access this feature by selecting “Extras” from the main menu, then “Voice Memo”. Settings • Visibility: Select whether you want to hide (“Hidden”) or show to all (“Shown to all”) your phone.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 63 10 My Shortcuts .......................................... 11 WAP ........................................................ Access the own shortcuts already programmed. 11.1 Access WAP menu To programme new shortcuts, select “My Shortcuts” if you want to have a quick access to a function, a telephone number or a WAP bookmark.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 65 To “Create” or “Modify” a profile, you are required to enter the following parameters (1): - Profile name - Homepage - IP address - Security: connection mode (secure, normal, http) - Bearer choice - Confirm In the “Bearer choice” item you can choose the transmission mode: GPRS/EDGE/GSM, GPRS/EDGE or GSM. When you select the GPRS/EDGE/GSM transmission mode, GSM mode is activated if GPRS/EDGE mode is not available.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 67 11.5 WAP browser options 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 “Options” softkey, or press (long keypress). 12 Media Album .......................................... (1) To access the Album from the main screen, press the navigation key to the left or to the right or press and select the icon.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 MEDIA ALBUM • MY IMAGES - Memory card - General - Photos - Pictures - Icons - Frames • MY VIDEOS - Memory card - General - Recorded - Crazy clips - Video trailers • MY SOUNDS - Memory card - General - Melodies - Crazy sounds - Recorded • GAMES & APPS • MEMORY CARD • MEMORY 15:16 Page 69 12.1 My Images 12.2 My Videos You can select an image or a photo and use it as the main screen or the ON/OFF screen.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 71 12.4 Managing sounds, images and videos 12.5 Download new videos, photos, sounds, ... According to the item chosen, you can access some of the functions below: With the “Download” option, you can access your favourite sites saved in your bookmarks list, and download new items that you will be able to save in your Album. View Listen to • View the selected image.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 73 12.8 Memory card (miniSD Card) Access the memory card folders from the “Media Album”, “Music player”, “Photo/Video” or “Games & Apps”. Move files from the product memory to the memory card using the “->Memory card” option. To comply with photo industry standards, your photos stored in the memory card will be located in ”DCIM” folder. The telephone cannot read the memory card when you are connected to your PC.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 PHOTO/VIDEO • TAKE A PICTURE • RECORD A VIDEO • MY IMAGES - General - Photos - Pictures - Icons - Frames • MY VIDEOS - General - Recorded - Crazy clips - Video trailers 7/10/05 15:16 Page 75 13.2 Photo 13.2.3 Settings Access this function from the main screen by pressing the key (on the left handside of the phone), or by going via the “Camera” menu. Before taking the photo, you can adjust a number of settings: Selected options bar: photo quality 13.2.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 77 From the photo shot screen, press the “Options” softkey to access the following: Timer Image size The photo will be taken 10 seconds after pressing Select “Image size” in the list of options or press the key until you reach the required size: 1.3 MegaPixel (1024x1280),VGA (640x480), 176x220, QVGA, Pano, 128x160, 128x128, 64x64. Brightness Capture mode Select “Capture mode” in the options list or press the key to choose one from the following modes: .
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 79 13.2.4 Options available after taking the photo 13.3.1 Video settings (direct access): Once you have taken a photo or an animation, you can Send your photo, Save and Send your photo, Save it, Discard it, Modify it (see below), Attach sound to it, access your Image album, or assign (Set as) it to a contact or a main screen, etc. Just after taking the photo, you can rotate the image with the key (for certain formats). key or reduce the image size with the 13.2.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 81 13.3.2 Framing mode 13.3.4 Playing mode When you enter the “Video” function, you are in Framing mode. Use the telephone screen as a viewfinder and press the “Options” softkey to set the brightness, to activate or deactivate the sound, to choose the colour, to access the Video Album or the “Camera”, and to change the default folder.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 14 7/10/05 15:16 Page 83 14.2 FM Radio Music player and radio ............................ You can listen to the FM radio or enjoy music files stored on your mobile with the built in stereo surround 2.1 loudspeakers or the stereo headset. Access the FM radio player from the main menu by selecting “Music” then “Radio” or by using the (short keypress). key Set your channel list 14.1 Music player To begin the automatic search, choose the “Search” option.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 15 7/10/05 15:16 Page 85 15.2 Available options Games & Applications ............................ Your Alcatel 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.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 87 15.4 Java™ Push Depending on your server/operator, you may receive Java™ Push messages inviting you to download new applications they propose. 16 Making the most of your mobile................ 16.1 “My One Touch” services by T&A Mobile Phones 15.5 Settings - Sound On the website you will find all the services available to make the most of your mobile telephone. Switch sound ON/OFF for all Java™ applications. - Backlight Activate or deactivate the backlight.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 17 7/10/05 15:16 Page 89 Predictive T9 mode Latin input mode/character table (1) .......... This mode speeds up the writing of your text. 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.
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 91 Latin uppercase Latin lower case Navigation key: key - Short press: insert a Smart punctuation as , - ‘ - Long press: insert 1 Keypad - Short press: alpha input (a, b) - Long press: numeric input (1, 2, 3) - RIGHT/LEFT:Validate the word - UP: Previous word in the dictionary - DOWN: Next word in the dictionary key - Short press: DELETE character by character - Long press: DELETE the entire word key - Short press: switch the current mode into: Ab -> AB -
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:16 Page 93 18 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 (1).
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 19 Accessories 15:16 (1) Page 95 ................................................ 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. 20 Troubleshooting............................................
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:17 Page 97 My mobile phone will 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 50) • Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded SIM card error • Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted (see page 14) • Verify with your operator that your SIM card is 3V compatible; the old
M5_UM_FCC_07-10-05 7/10/05 15:17 Page 99 Alcatel logo and Alcatel name are trademarks of Alcatel used under license by T&A Mobile Phones Limited. English - 3DS12034AAAA 01 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.
