Alcatel OT-E205C User Manual

Safety and Use ________________________________ 2
Phone Layout_________________________________ 7
General Features______________________________ 9
Getting started _______________________________ 11
Basic operations______________________________ 15
Using the menu ______________________________ 18
Menu Tree __________________________________ 19
SMS _______________________________________ 23
Contact_____________________________________ 25
Tools_______________________________________ 27
Settings_____________________________________ 28
Recent Calls_________________________________ 33
Games______________________________________ 34
UTK _______________________________________ 36
Operation instruction of input methods ___________ 37
Appendix I Troubleshooting ____________________ 38
Appendix II Abbreviations and explanations _______ 40

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Safety and Use

T&A Mobile Phones would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile
phone. 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

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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.

 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.

 Do not allow your phone to be exposed to adverse weather or

environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of
liquids, dust, sea air, etc).

 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. 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.

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 Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all

important information stored in your phone.

 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.
 Recharge of the phone without battery being installed is

prohibited.

 Charge the phone in well-ventilated environment, and keep it

away from inflammable and high explosive articles.

 To avoid demagnetization, keep the handset away from magnetic

substances such as magnetic discs or credit cards.

 Ensure to keep the handset away from liquid. Take the battery off

and contact the authorized service center if the handset gets
soaked or erosion can happen.

 Do not use liquids or damp cloth with strong detergents to clean

the handset.

 Description on UIM card in this manual is only effective for the

phone with UIM card. The menus and operations related to UIM,
such as PIN code, are for refernce only. Please refer to the real
one for detailed information.

 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:

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- 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

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°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:

SAR standard value: 2.0W/Kg, the max measured value of this
phone: 1.3 W/Kg

• Disclaimer:

There may be certain differences between the user manualdescription
and the phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your
telephone or specific operator services.

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Phone Layout

This phone has totally 18 keys on the keypad, equipped with a 1.4’ STN screen,

a recharge jack and an audio jack.

Note: The phone’s ID spec is for reference only. Pls refer to the real phone for the detailed

definition.

Specifications list

ID spec

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Commercial
Name
Specification
Dimensions 96.7×42.5×19.7 mm
Weight 72g
Screen display resolution 102×80 pixels
Accessories Travele charger, standard battery
Card type* UIM card
Applicable system CDMA 2000 1X 800MHz
Contact capacity* UIM card dependent and 100 contacts in the phone
SMS capacity* UIM card dependent and 50 SMS for inbox

and 50 for outbox in the phone
Preformats 10
Call records 10 each for missed, answered and dialed calls
Receiving call vibration Support
Preset ringtone type 10 ringtones
Main wallpaper 6 built-in
Call time Support
Speed Dial Support
Date and time display Support
Alarm／Calculator Support
Receiving/Sending SMS Support
Games 3
Caller number display* Support
Divert Calls* Support
Call Restrict* Support
Call Waiting* Support

OT-E205c

Note: Functions marked with * require network or UIM card support.

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General Features

Communication control keys

The key is used for making a call (after a number has been entered); or
for checking recently dialed phone numbers. Maximum 10 numbers can be
displayed.

The key is used for ending a call (during dialing and communication
status), or for exiting menu back to idle screen. Long press this key can switch on
or off the phone.

Functional keys and softkeys

Up and down keys are used for menu browsing, options or content creation. In

idle screen, the left key is a shortcut for SMS; the down key for Contact; the left

softkey for Menu and then you can use up and down keys to choose; the right
softkey is for Profiles. Press key can hide or show the idle screen. In

normal status the key functions are closely related to the current menu.

Standard keypad

Keys from 0 to 9, and key * and # are used for dialing, inputting password,
English letters, symbols etc.

For International calls press key 0 twice in idle screen to input +

The keypad can be locked by pressing key * for 2 seconds in idle screen and
unlock by pressing 123. You can also change the profile to Vibrate（
change back by pressing key # for 2 seconds.

）and

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If speed dial is activated, press key 1 to 9 for 2 seconds to call a predefined
number (you can define the speed dial number in Contact-Speed dial)

Note: The phone will turn off the screen backlight to save power after being in idle mode for a
while. You can activate the backlight by pressing any key.

Display icons

In idle screen or calling status, you can find the following icons displayed in the
top of the screen:

Level of network reception

Alarm clock

There is (are) unread message(s).

This icon flickering means that current mailbox is full.

Battery charge level

Vibrator mode

Ring mode

Vibrate first then ring

Mute mode

Keypad locked

Language and input method

You can check languages supported here: [Settings]-[Phone Settings]

-[Language]

You can press the key * to change input methods and press the key # to change to
symbol input method. For detailed operation please refer to relevant chapters of
Operation Instruction of Input Methods.

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Call Alert Mode

In any mode, if there is an incoming call, the backlight will be activated with
predefined incoming call ringtone (depends on user’s setting).

There are four modes for your option: Ring, Vibrate, Vibrate first then ring, Off
([Settings]-[Sound Settings] -[Call Alert Mode]).

SMS alert modes

Four modes Ring, Vibrate, Vibrate first then ring, Off are available for your
option by [Settings]-[Sound Settings] -[SMS Alert Mode].

Term description

(Domestic long-distance call)

To call a fixed number, please enter the city code first and then the number you
want to call. You can call the number directly if it is a mobile phone.

(International call)

Enter 00 first and then country code + city code + phone number.

(ESN)

Electronic Serial Number. Switch off the phone and take out the battery, you can
see a label of this number printed in the back of the phone.

Getting started

What's UIM card?

When register your mobile phone number, you will get a UIM card (User Identity
Module) provided by the network operator.

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With this UIM card, which stores many parameters required for communications,
you can use the various functions of the phone and save personal information,
including PIN (Personal Identification Number), contact, SMS and other system
services. Please use the UIM card carefully. Twisting or pressing it may cause
damage. If it is lost, please contact your network operator immediately for help.

(Note): The UIM card shall be placed beyond the range of children.

Inserting and removing your UIM card

Switch off your phone before inserting the UIM card

Open the back cover and take out the battery.

Place the UIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing.

Make sure that it is correctly inserted.

To remove the card, press it and slide it out.

PIN code

PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is used to access the UIM card. If PIN
code protection function has been enabled, you’ll be asked to Enter PIN: when
switch on. You must input correct PIN code before you can use it.

You can get the PIN code when you buy the UIM card from your network
operator. Usually the PIN code is 4 digits. When enter the PIN code, * will be
displayed to substitute the input content to ensure confidentiality.

<Warning>: If you input wrong PIN code for three consecutive times, the UIM card will be
locked. Please contact your operator immediately for assistance of decoding. Attempt to decode
the card by yourself may possibly cause the UIM card to fail permanently.

Charging your battery

 The battery used in the phone is rechargeable. When using your phone for

the first time, charge the battery fully. Only after several times of charging

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and discharging can the battery’s efficiency made the best of.

 For optimal use you are advised to fully discharge the battery at least once

a month by consuming the power until the phone is switched off
automatically.

 When charging, it is normal to find the battery and the phone slightly

heat-up. The phone will automatically protect itself when battery
temperature rises so as to control temperature variation.

 The handset will give you off alert if the battery is running out. When the

power has runned out the handset will be switched off automatically.

Battery type Standby time Talk time

Li-ion battery 60-120 hours 60－170 minutes

Note: Actual time of usage of the battery varies according to different operation modes and
settings of network base station. If you use the phone when battery is quite low, the phone
may restart or switch off automatically. Please recharge in time.

Battery charging

 Connect the charger to a main socket and insert the charging plug into the

right top jack of the phone.

 When the phone starts charging, the battery icon will indicate the charge

level.

 You may choose to charge the battery in power-off or standby status. If the

phone is charged in power-off status with UIM card inserted, you’ll see
the following in the screen Charging. To start, please press power key.

 The charge is complete when the animation stops. ( )

- For safety, pls don’t change any part of the battery by yourself or take off

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