Alcatel C550 User Guide
English - T5000094AAAA 03
Table of contents ........................
Safety and 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 ..............................................................................18
3.1 Making a call........................................................................................18
3.2 Receiving a call ..................................................................................19
3.3 Call handsfree ....................................................................................19
3.4 Available options during the call....................................................20
3.5 Record dialogue ................................................................................20
3.6 Handling multiple calls......................................................................21
4. Menu..............................................................................23
4.1 Accessing the menu ..........................................................................23
4.2 Organising functions ........................................................................23
5. Extras ............................................................................27
5.1 Calculator ............................................................................................27
5.2 Money converter ..............................................................................27
5.3 Organizer ............................................................................................27
5.4 World time ........................................................................................29
5.5 Voice recording..................................................................................30
5.6 Alarm clock ........................................................................................31
5.7 Auto Switch On/Off..........................................................................31
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6. Media album ................................................................32
6.1 Memory status....................................................................................32
6.2 Sound album ......................................................................................32
6.3 Images album ......................................................................................33
6.4 Links......................................................................................................34
7. Entertainment..............................................................35
7.1 Games ..................................................................................................35
7.2 JAVA ....................................................................................................35
8. WAP ..............................................................................36
8.1 Homepage ..........................................................................................36
8.2 Bookmarks ..........................................................................................36
8.3 Go to URL ..........................................................................................36
8.4 Settings ................................................................................................36
8.5 Push Inbox ..........................................................................................38
8.6 Options ................................................................................................38
9. Message ........................................................................39
9.1 Create message..................................................................................39
9.2 Inbox ....................................................................................................41
9.3 Drafts....................................................................................................44
9.4 Templates ............................................................................................44
9.5 Outbox ................................................................................................44
9.6 Settings ................................................................................................44
10. Settings ........................................................................47
10.1 Time and date ....................................................................................47
10.2 Sounds ..................................................................................................47
10.3 Security ................................................................................................47
10.4 Quick profiles ....................................................................................49
10.5 Autonomy............................................................................................49
10.6 Display..................................................................................................49
10.7 Network ..............................................................................................50
10.8 Shortcuts..............................................................................................50
10.9 Language ..............................................................................................50
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11. Camera ........................................................................51
11.1 How to ................................................................................................51
11.2 Camera menu ....................................................................................52
11.3 Settings ................................................................................................54
11.4 Help ......................................................................................................55
12. Directory ......................................................................56
12.1 Directory ............................................................................................56
12.2 Delete all ............................................................................................57
12.3 Default directory ..............................................................................57
12.4 Status ....................................................................................................57
12.5 Copy ....................................................................................................57
12.6 Add a contact ....................................................................................58
13. Call Information ..........................................................59
13.1 Call times ............................................................................................59
13.2 Call settings ........................................................................................59
13.3 Call list ................................................................................................61
14. Organizer......................................................................62
14.1 Creating a new event ......................................................................62
14.2 Deleting old events ..........................................................................62
14.3 Managing events ................................................................................63
14.4 Events views........................................................................................63
15. Shortcuts ......................................................................64
16. Quick profiles ..............................................................65
16.1 Quick profiles ....................................................................................65
16.2 Sounds ..................................................................................................65
16.3 Display..................................................................................................65
17. Character table ............................................................67
18. Telephone warranty ....................................................69
19. Accessories ..................................................................71
20. Troubleshooting ..........................................................72
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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.
• TRAFFIC SAFETY:
Given studies, which show that using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk,
even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset...), drivers are requested to refrain from
using their mobile when the vehicle is not parked.
When switched on, your phone emits electromagnetic waves that can interfere with the vehicle’s
electronic systems such as ABS anti-lock brakes or airbags. To ensure that there is no problem:
- do not place your phone on top of the dashboard or within an airbag deployment area,
- check with your car dealer or the car manufacturer to make sure that the dashboard is
adequately shielded from mobile phone RF energy.
• CONDITIONS OF USE:
Switch the phone off before boarding an aircraft to avoid prosecution.
Switch the phone off when you are in health care facilities, 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.
When the phone is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm from any medical devices such
as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump, etc. In particular when using the phone, you should
hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any.
To avoid hearing impairment, pick up the call before holding your phone to your ear. Also move
the handset away from your ear while using the “hands-free” mode because the amplified volume
might cause hearing damage.
Do not let small children use the phone without supervision.
When replacing the cover please note that your phone may contain substances that could create
an allergic reaction.
Always handle your phone with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimise its performance.
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Do not allow your phone to be exposed to adverse weather or 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 mobile phone yourself.
Do not drop, throw or bend your mobile phone.
Do not paint it.
Use only Alcatel batteries, battery chargers, and accessories that are compatible with your phone
model. (See Accessories List, page 71). T&A Mobile Phones Limited and its affiliates disclaim any
liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers or batteries.
Your phone should not be disposed of in a municipal waste. 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 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 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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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.
• BATTERY:
Before removing the battery from your phone, please make sure that the phone is switched off.
Observe the following precautions for battery use:
- Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk 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 recommended by T&A Mobile Phones Limited and/or its affiliates.
• CHARGERS:
Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0 °C to 40 °C. The chargers
designed for your mobile phone meet with the standard for safety of information technology
equipment and office equipment use. They should be used for this purpose only.
• RADIO WAVES:
Proof of compliance with international standards (ICNIRP) or with European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE) is required of all mobile phone models before they can be put on the market. The
protection of the health and safety for the user and any other person is an essential requirement
of these standards or this directive.
THIS MOBILE PHONE COMPLIES WITH INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN
REQUIREMENTS REGARDING EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
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Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter/receiver. It was designed and manufactured to comply
with the radiofrequency (RF) exposure thresholds recommended by international requirements
(1)
(ICNIRP)
and by the Council of the European Union (Recommendation 1999/519/EC)
These limits are part of a set of requirements and establish authorised radiofrequency levels for
the public. These limits were established by independent groups of experts on the basis of regular
and detailed scientific assessments. They include a significant safety margin intended to ensure the
safety of all, regardless of age or state of health.
The exposure standard for mobile phones is determined by a measurement unit known as the
Specific Absorption Rate or “SAR”. The SAR limit is set by international requirements or by the
Council of the European Union at 2 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over 10 grams of body tissue.
The tests used to determine SAR levels were carried out on the basis of standard usage modes
with the phones transmitting at their maximum power level over the entire range of frequency
bands.
Although the SAR was established at the highest certified level, the actual SAR level for the mobile
phone during use is generally much lower than the maximum values. In fact, since mobile phones
are designed to operate at 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 0.56 W/kg (OT-C550), 0.54 W/kg (OT-C560), 0.79 W/kg (OT-C630), 0.61 W/kg (OTC635). While there may be differences between the SAR levels on various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the relevant International guidelines and EU requirements for RF (radiowaves) exposure.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers that present scientific information does not
indicate the need for any special precautions for use of mobile phones. If individuals are concerned,
they might choose to limit their own or their children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls,
or using “hands-free” devices to keep mobile phones away from the head and body (fact sheet n°
193). Additional information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the
following site: http://www.who.int/peh-emf.
Your telephone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should avoid
touching it or damaging it.
(1)
The ICNIRP requirements are applicable in the following regions:
(2)
.
Central America (except Mexico), South America, North and South
Africa, Pacific Asia (except Korea), Australia.
(2)
The European recommendation (1999/519/EC) is applicable in the
following regions: Europe, Israel.
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General information ..................
• Website: www.tctmobile.com
• Wap address: wap.my-onetouch.com
• Hot Line Number: see the “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.
Your telephone is a transceiver that operates on GSM networks with 900
and 1800 MHz bands.
The marking 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.tctmobile.com.
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,
®
6,307,548, 6,307,549, and 6,636,162, 6,646,573;
European Pat. Nos. 0 842 463 (96927260.8), 1 010
057 (98903671.0), 1 018 069 (98950708.2); and
additional patents are pending worldwide
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Protection against theft
(1)
Your telephone is identified by an IMEI (phone serial number) shown on
the packaging label and in the product’s memory. We recommend that
you note the 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 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.
April 2006
(1)
Contact your network operator to check service availability.
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Your mobile ........................
Keys in idle mode
OT-C550/560
OT-C630/635
Left softkey:
Access the menu
Confirm an option
Camera key
Send key:
Pick up / Send call
Call memory (short
keypress)
Voicemail (long keypress)
Keypad lock/unlock
(long keypress)
Navigation key
Right softkey:
Delete / Back /
Mute the ring tone
End key:
Switch on/Switch off
End call
Return to the main screen
Vibrator (long keypress)
Camera key
Left softkey:
Access the menu
Confirm an option
Send key:
Pick up / Send call
Call memory (short
keypress)
Voicemail
(long keypress)
Navigation k
Right softkey:
Delete / Back /
Mute the ring tone
End ke
Switch on/Switch off
End call
Return to the main screen
Vibrator (long keypress)
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1.1 Keys
(1)
Switch ON/OFF the phone (long keypress) from the main screen
(2)
Hang up
Reject an incoming call
Return to the main screen (long or short keypress)
(1)
Call / Pick up
(2)
Access the call memory (short keypress)
Scroll, adjust the volume during a call
(1)
Left softkey:
(2)
Options / Menu / Confirm
Display a message received
(1)
OT-C550/560.
(2)
OT-C630/635.
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(1)
Right softkey:
(2)
Return to the previous screen (short keypress)
Mute the ringtone of an incoming call
In edition mode :
Delete a character (short keypress)
Delete all characters (long keypress)
Consult your voicemail (long keypress)
Change the capitalisation in the following order : Ab/ab/AB (short
keypress)
Access Symbols table (long keypress)
Validates the active word and/or insert a Space (short keypress)
Accesses to the languages list (long keypress)
Switch between: T9/Multitap/123 (short keypress)
Enters the number 0 (long keypress)
to Insert letters (short keypress) or digits (long keypress)
in edition mode
(1)
OT-C550/560.
(2)
OT-C630/635.
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1.2 Main screen icons
(1)
Battery charge level.
Vibrator mode: your phone vibrates (but the alarms and low
battery sound will be played anyway).
Silence mode: your phone neither rings, beeps nor vibrates (but
the alarms and low battery sound will be played anyway).
Unread message.
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 44).
Missed call.
Voicemail message arrived.
Call forwarding activated: your calls are forwarded (see page
60).
Alarm programmed (see page 31).
Signal strength indicator.
Keypad lock.
National roaming.
(1)
The icons and illustrations in this guide are provided for
informational purposes only.
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Getting started ..................
2.1 Set-up
Inserting the SIM Card
You must insert your SIM card in order to use your phone. To insert your
SIM card, turn off your phone by holding down the key.
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 securely in place.
(1)
Fit the SIM card with the chip
facing downwards. Slide the SIM
card into its compartment. Push
the SIM card with your finger to
release it. Close the card holder
and slide it into the locked
position.
(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.
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Charging the battery
Connect the
charger
• An animation will be on while charging.
• It may take several minutes before the charging starts.
• Do not force the plug into the socket.
• The battery icon will take several minutes before the level is shown.
connecting to the charger, make sure the battery is inserted correctly.
• Before
• 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 ( ).
Precautions during use
Your telephone is equipped with a
built-in antenna. For optimal
reception and operation, do not
touch the upper part of your
telephone.
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Remove the back cover Replace the back cover
OT-C550
OT-C560
OT-C630/635
OT-C550
OT-C560
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2.2 Switching your telephone ON
Hold down the key. A welcome animation is displayed for 2 seconds.
Type your PIN code if necessary, then confirm 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).
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Calls ................................
3.1 Making a call
From the main screen, enter the phone number using the keypad.
Press to dial and or the right softkey to hang up.
To call a recently dialed/answered number, from the main screen, press
to view numbers in “incoming call”, “outgoing call” and “missed call”
lists. Scroll and select the desired number or name and press to send
the call.
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.
Calling a number from the directory
Press in idle mode to access the directory. Select the desired phone
number and press .
In the product directory, for all contacts with more than one number,
only the default number will be selected for the contact. To select a
different number, press or .
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3.2 Receiving a call
- To pick up a call, press the key.
- To reject a call, press the key.
- To mute a ringing tone instead of answering a call, press “Mute”.
- To answer a new call during a call when the “Call Waiting” function
is activated, press . The first call is put on hold. To end the active call,
press .
If you have activated “Call forward”, the call is diverted to a
number or voicemail.
If you have selected “Any Key Answer”, you can accept a call
by pressing any key (except ).
3.3 Call handsfree
Dial the desired number then press or “Options”, then press
“Activate h/free”, finally press or “Select”.
If you are already on the phone, hold down the key to switch to
handfree mode and back.
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3.4 Available options during the call
You can press "Options" or the key for some of the following
functions in a call : "Activate h/free", "Record dialog", "Call list",
"Directory list", etc.
Activate h/free • Use hands-free option.
Mute/Unmute • Activate/deactivate the microphone.
Record dialog • Record a conversation during a call.
You can adjust the sound level during a call pressing the or
navigation key.
3.5 Record dialogue
To record a conversation during a call, select “Record dialog” and press
. Press again or the left softkey to save and end recording. If you
select “Mute” and then “Record dialog”, only the caller’s voice is
recorded.
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3.6 Handing multiple calls
(1)
3.6.1 Making a second call
You can make a second call during an active call or with a call on hold.
When first call is put on and the second number is dialed, you can press
to access following options:
Switch calls • To toggle between calls (you can also press
or to switch calls).
Do you want to • To connect two calls. You are disconnected
forward a call? when the transfer is completed.
Conference • To introduce the caller into a conference call.
3.6.2 Answering a second call
When you receive a second call while being already in communication, the
phone emits a beep alert and the screen displays “Call waiting”. You can
then press to answer the call (the first one is put on hold), press
to reject the call and press or the left softkey to open the options
list.
If you select “Accept call”, you’ll answer the incoming call, or “End call”
to end the current call, then answer the incoming call.
This service is limited to two current communications (one
active and the other on hold).
(1)
Contact your network operator to check service availability.
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3.6.3 Answering a third call
If you are in a call and have one call on hold, you can also receive a third
call. To do so, you must either end one of the calls or introduce the new
caller to a conference.
Press to reject the call or press or the left softkey to open the
options list.
You can select “Accept call” to answer the incoming call, or “End call”
to end the current call, then answer the incoming call. This service is
limited to two current communications (one active and one on hold).
3.6.4 Multi-party call
It allows you to speak with up to five people at the same time.
Make a first call with someone, then a second one.
Press or the left softkey, select “Conference” in option list. Repeat
the process until five members are connected.
Select “Remove party” to disconnect a member of the conference, or
select “Private call” to have a private call with someone only (other
members are put on hold).
Press to disconnect all calls at once.
If there is an incoming call during the conference call with less
than five members, you can accept this new call and add it to the
conference. If five members are already connected, you can
answer the call, but not add it to the conference.
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