TCL T538 User Manual

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BASIC OPERATIONS

PHONE LAYOUT

SPECIFICATIONS

GETTING STARTED

MAKING AND ANSWERING CALLS

FEATURES MENU

ENTRY METHODS

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

APPENDIX I : TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX II : ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

Note: TCL reserves the right to change or improve the product's design, specifications, and other
descriptions in this manual without prior notice. TCL also reserves the final explanation right for this
manual.

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Please read and fully understand this manual before using your phone. This chapter
addresses the basics of setting up your T538 phone, its keys and display icons, and
charging and proper use of the battery.

Be careful when handling, inserting and removing the SIM card. The card and its contents
can be easily scratched or bent. Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of children.

1. Turn the handset over and remove the battery by pulling up the battery lock.

Installing the SIM Card and Battery

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2 .Gently insert the SIM card into the SIM card
holder. Make sure that the SIM card is properly
inserted and that the golden contact area on the
card is facing downward.

Switchi ng O N

To tur n you r pho ne on, pr ess a nd ho ld th e POWER key .
Once the phone is ON, it will automatically search the network. When the handset is
registered in a network, the network name will be displayed on the screen. You are now
ready to make and answer calls. If Please insert SIM card appears on the display,
turn the phone off by pressing and holding the . Following the instructions on page 2,
remove the battery and install your SIM card in the designated slot. If a password or PIN
code is required, enter the correct password. For security purposes, the code will not be
visible as you type. Then, press the Left Soft Key for

confirmation. After the phone

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is unlocked, the handset will indicate the name of the registered network and the signal
intensity.
Please contact your network supplier if you do not know your PIN code. The handset
default password is 1234

To turn off the handset, press and hold the POWER key

The handset will be switched off after the log-off animation. Do not attempt to switch off

the phone by directly removing the battery. This may result in SIM card memory loss.

Press the CALL key to answer an incoming call and to make
a call after entering the phone numbers. In standby mode, press the CALL key to
display the latest call records (all answered, missed and dialed calls, maximum 30
numbers). Press CALL twice to dial a selected record. Press POWER key to end a
call or to return to standby mode from menu. POWER button also serves as power
on/off button when pressed and held for 2 seconds.

Switching OFF

Communication Control Keys

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CALL/ POWER Keys:

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DIRECTION Keys and Right/Left Soft Keys:

Numeric Keys:

To navigate the main menu or browse
menu items from standby mode, press the Direction Key . To access the phone book
directly, press the Left Soft Key .

Keys from to , , and are used to dial numbers and
enter passwords, English letters, symbols, characters etc. They can also be used to select
menus. Press and hold to keys for more than 2 seconds to quickly dial the phone
number correspondingly to the shortcut key. (Please see Section 6.3 for shortcut key
setup).

Main Screen Display Icons

Antenna.
Signal Intensity. The more lines, the higher the signal strength
Keypad lock.
Alarm clock is enabled.
Voice mailbox. Icon flashing means message storage is full.
Battery strength indicator.

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While using the handset, some of the following symbols may appear:

Ring.
Ring after vibrate.
Vibrate mode.
Mute mode.
Access the phone book function.
You have unread messages or info message (or also known as cell broadcasts)

.
Ringer is set to audible ring.
Vibrate. mode
Ring after vibrate.
Mute mode.

The T538 supports the STK (SIM Tool Kit) function, and the menu items are pre­determined by your SIM card provider.

Receiving Prompt Modes

STK Function

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In this case, the STK menu will be added automatically to the end of the handset's main
menu accordingly.

If you turn off the handset and remove the battery, you will see the bar code label at the
back of the handset. To display the code from standby mode, enter *#06#. It is required
by law to have this identification code printed on your phone. The IMEI code for each
handset is unique globally.

This handset has Enhanced Full Rate Coding function. It does not need to be preset. If this
service is provided by your network, the handset will automatically detect it and activate
the function, supplying you with good sound quality and high receptivity.

Identity)IMEI (International Mobile Equipment

Enhanced Full Rate Coding (EFR)

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PHONE LAYOUT

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This handset has a 128 64 LCD white and black display screen.

The Front Schematic Layout The Back Schematic Layout

Note: Call key & Left soft key are actually 2 sides of the same key.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Size

Weight

Volume

Bands

LCD

System Connector

SIM

Battery

Battery Life

Travel Charger

Short Message Service (SMS)

T9

Phone Book

SPECIFICATIONS

79x42x16.5 mm

65g

55cc

GSM 900/DCS1800/PCS1900 Tri- Band

128x64 LCD

DC jack, earphone jack

STK (Sim Tool Kit)

Standard Li-Ion 550 mAh

Talk time 4 hours, Standby time 150 hours

5V DC; 110-220 VAC Adaptor

Point to Point SMS

Predictive text input

200 entries

PARAMETERS

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Speed Dial

Call Features

Call List

Keypad Lock

Languages

Game

Calculator

9 locations

Call Waiting, Call Forwarding

10 missed, 10 dialed, 10 received

Yes

English

Yes

Yes

SPECIFICATIONS

For b od y wor n op era ti on th is p hone ha s been te sted an d me ets F CC R F
expos ur e gui de lin es w hen u se d with an a ccess or y th at co nt ain s no m etal
and tha t po sit io ns th e ha nds et a m inimu m of 1.5 cm f rom the b od y. Use o f
other a cc ess or ies m ay n ot en su re comp lianc e with FC C RF e xpo su r

Charging the battery

Your battery. Charging the
battery before using the phone for the first time. In order to use the battery at its optimum
mode, we recommend completely draining the battery once a month. To do so, simply
keep your phone on until the battery runs out. To charge the battery, attach it to the phone,
then, connect the supplied AC adapter. Make sure the direction sign is facing upward.
When the handset is charging, the battery indicator increases gradually from right to left.
The handset can be charged while powered ON or OFF. When the battery is fully charged,
the battery indicator will show a full grid. To remove from the power supply from the
phone, unplug the handset from the cable by pressing the buttons on both sides.

TCL wireless T538 is equipped with a Lithium Ion(Li-Ion)

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Notes on Charging:

When charging the battery, avoid:

Charging for long periods of time. It will reduce battery life.

Charging in temperatures below 32 F(0 C)or over 104 F (40 C).
Charging the battery in direct sunlight or in places with high humidity (suchas

bathroom).

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Type of battery

Talking timeStandby time

Li-ion battery

150-250 minutes50-150 hours

GETTING STARTED

Do not expose the battery to temperatures above140 F (60 ). For example, do not
leave the battery in direct sunlight on the dashboard of a vehicle.

It is normal for the battery to become slightly warm during charging or using.
Be sure to switch off the handset before unloading the battery. It may shorten the
lifespan of the handset and the saved data may be lost.

Checking the Battery

Battery standby and talk times are subject to your handset usage and configuration.

When the battery is low, the handset will give off a warning tone and display Low
Battery on the screen. When the power is completely drained, the handset will
automatically switch off.

Note: Use only the battery & charger approved by the manufacture. Only use the battery for its original
purpose. Do not dispose of battery in fire. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. Do not short circuit
the battery by carrying it in your purse or pocket with other metallic object such as coins, clips or pens.
This may critically damage the battery.

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MAKING AND ANSWERING CALLS

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Making Calls

Dial with Shortcut Key

Use the number buttons to enter the phone number. If you enter the wrong digit, press the
Right Soft Key to delete the number or press and hold to clear the entire entry. When a
call is established, you will hear a connecting prompt tone. Call meter or call charge will
be displayed on the screen. If the call does not connect, it might be one of two reasons:

The phone number is busy or the network dos not have a spare line.

Your phone number has been blocked by the receiving party.

LINE BUSY:
REFUSED:

The T538 includes Speed Dial, which allows you to dial a number by pressing and
holding its Speed Dial location number. To store a number in Speed Dial:
This case, you can make a quick call by pressing and holding the to key in
standby mode.
Note: To use speed dial, you must press and hold the corresponding memory number for
more than two seconds.

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View Last Numbers

The handset automatically saves information about the last 10 outgoing calls, the last 10
incoming calls and the last 10 missed calls.
To display the latest numbers from standby mode, press and hold the CALL key . To
directly dial a number on the list, select the contact with the DIRECTION Key then
press the CALL key again.

When DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency) function is set, the numeric key you
entered from the keypad and key will be transmitted to the recipient as DTMF tone.

To mute the microphone during a call, press the Right Soft Key . Call Mute will
appear in the lower right corner of the screen, and the person you're speaking with won't
be able to hear you, but you will be able to hear him. To enable the microphone, press the
Right Soft Key again. To end the call, press the POWER KEY .

Send the DTMF

Mute Function