FCC ID: RAD023 GSM 850&GSM1900MHz MOBILE PHONE

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h s i l g n E VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 2 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 1 2.1 2.2 2.3 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 Set-up ..................................................................................................14 Switching your telephone ON ......................................................17 Switching your telephone OFF ......................................................17 3. Calls ..............................................................................18 3.1 Making a call........................................................................................18 3.2 Calling your voicemail ......................................................................19 3.3 Receiving a call ..................................................................................20 3.4 Available options during the call....................................................21 3.5 Call waiting..........................................................................................22 3.6 Making a second call ........................................................................22 3.7 Conference call ..................................................................................22 4. Menu..............................................................................23 4.1 Accessing the menu ..........................................................................23 4.2 Organising functions ........................................................................23 5. Directory ......................................................................29 5.1 Directory menu ................................................................................29 5.2 Consulting your directory (View) ............................................30 5.2.1 Available options in the contacts list ..............................30 5.2.2 Making the call ......................................................................30 5.2.3 Caller group ..........................................................................31 5.2.4 Searching for a name by its first letter............................31 1 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 2 6. Messages ......................................................................32 6.1 Create an SMS....................................................................................32 6.2 Inbox/Outbox ....................................................................................33 6.3 Archives ..............................................................................................34 6.4 Predefined............................................................................................34 6.5 Delete ..................................................................................................34 6.6 Settings ................................................................................................35 SMS CB ................................................................................................35 6.7 7. Sounds ..........................................................................36 7.1 Mode ....................................................................................................36 Volume ................................................................................................36 7.2 7.3 Ringtone ..............................................................................................36 7.4 Alerts....................................................................................................37 7.5 Key beep..............................................................................................37 8. Display ..........................................................................38 8.1 Wallpaper ............................................................................................38 8.2 ON/OFF screens ..............................................................................38 8.3 Colors/Reverse display ....................................................................38 8.4 Screensaver ........................................................................................38 8.5 Contrast ..............................................................................................38 9. Settings ........................................................................39 9.1 Clock ....................................................................................................39 Languages ............................................................................................39 9.2 9.3 Security ................................................................................................39 9.4 Auto power ........................................................................................40 9.5 Light alert ............................................................................................40 9.6 Answer mode ....................................................................................41 9.7 Factory reset ......................................................................................41 9.8 Dictionary............................................................................................41 2 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 3 10. Call services..................................................................42 10.1 Voicemail ............................................................................................42 10.2 Call memory ......................................................................................42 10.3 Call settings ........................................................................................43 10.4 Select network ..................................................................................45 10.5 Forward ..............................................................................................46 10.6 Call barring..........................................................................................47 11. Games ..........................................................................48 11.1 Russia....................................................................................................48 11.2 Bricks....................................................................................................48 11.3 Available options................................................................................49 12. Tools ..............................................................................50 12.1 Alarms ..................................................................................................50 12.2 Calculator ............................................................................................50 13. Characters table ..........................................................51 14. Telephone warranty ....................................................53 15. Accessories ..................................................................55 16. Troubleshooting ..........................................................56 3 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 4 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 in this manual. TRAFFIC SAFETY:

Given that studies, which show that using a cellphone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (headset...), drivers are requested to refrain from using their cellphone when the vehicle is not parked When switched on, your cellphone emits electromagnetic waves that can interfere with the vehicles 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 dealer or car manufacturer to make sure that the cars electronics devices are well shielded. CONDITIONS OF USE:

Your are advised to switch off your cellphone from time to time to optmise performance. 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, cellphones 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, gas 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 device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump. 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 option 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. 4 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 5 Do not allow your phone to be exposed to unfavourable environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc). The manufacturers recommended operating temperature range is -20C to +55C.Over 55C the legibility of the phones display may be impaired, though this is temporary and not serious. Do not open or attempt to repair your cellphone yourself. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your cellphone. Do not paint it. Use only Alcatel batteries, battery chargers, and accessories that are compatible with your phone model (see page 55). T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other batteries. Your phone should not be disposed of in a municipal dump. 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 videos games on your phone or enabling a flashing-lights feature on your phone. Parents should monitor their childrens 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. 5 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 6 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. Take precautions with the battery and do not attempt to open the battery (chemical substances may cause burns). Do not pierce, disassemble nor cause a short-circuit in a battery. Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household waste or store it at temperatures above 60 C. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental legislation. Batteries should not be used for any other purpose than the one intended. Never use damaged batteries or not recommended by T&A Mobile Phones Limited and/or its affiliates. CHARGERS:

Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range: 0C to 40C. 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. Electrical characteristic 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 220 V charger:

Input: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.30 A Output: 4.5 V, 350 mA Battery: Lithium 650 mAh RADIO WAVES:

THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. 6 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 7 Your cellphone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for cellphones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by public authorities such as the Federal Communications Commission of the US Government (FCC), the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) or by Industry Canada, is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of body tissue. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, compliance with national regulations and standards must be shown. The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested is:

OT-E157a: 1.11 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.64 W/kg for use close to the body, OT-E158a: 0.97 W/kg for use at the ear and 1.23 W/kg for use close to the body, OT-E159a: 1.42 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.61 W/kg for use close to the body, OT-E160a: 1.26 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.54 W/kg for use close to the body, OT-E161a: 1.22 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.66 W/kg for use close to the body, OT-E252a: 1.04 W/kg for use at the ear and 1.07 W/kg for use close to the body, OT-E256a: 1.4 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.57 W/kg for use close to the body, OT-E257a: 1.43 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.53 W/kg for use close to the body, OT-E259a: 1.41 W/kg for use at the ear and 0.63 W/kg for use close to the body, While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for RF exposure. For body-worn operation, the phone meets FCC RF exposure guidelines provided that it is used with a non-metallic accessory with the handset at least 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for use of cellphones. 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 cellphones away from the head and body (fact sheet n193). Additional WHO information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the following website: http://www.who.int/peh-emf. Your telephone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should avoid touching it or degrading it. 7 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 8 General information .................. Website: www.tcl-ta.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 850 and 1900 MHz bands. 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 8 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 9 Protection against theft (1) Your cellphone has an identification number called IMEI (phone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the products memory. We recommend that you note this 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 cellphone to be blocked, preventing a third person from using it, even with a different SIM card.

(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability. 9 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 10 1 Your mobile ........................ Keys in idle mode OT-E157a/158a/252a Left softkey:

Access the menu Confirm an option Send key:

Pick up / Send call Call memory (short keypress) Voicemail

(long keypress) Keypad lock/unlock

(long keypress) OT-E159a/256a Left softkey:

Access the menu Confirm an option Send key:

Pick up / Send call Call memory (short keypress) Voicemail

(long keypress) 10 Navigation key:

: Messages

: Directory Right softkey:

Delete / Back /

Mute the ring tone End key:

Switch on/Switch off End call Return to the main screen Vibrator (long keypress) Navigation key:

: Messages

: Directory Right softkey:

Delete / Back /

Mute the ring tone End key:

Switch on/Switch off End call Return to the main screen Vibrator (long keypress) VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 11 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) Access Messages (from the main screen) Access Directory (from the main screen) Scroll, adjust the volume during a call Left softkey:

Options / Menu / Confirm Display a message received

(1) OT-E157a/158a/252a.

(2) OT-E159a/256a. 11 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 12 Right softkey:

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) Insert a smart punctuation (short keypress) in edition mode Keypad lock/unlock (long keypress) (1) Upper-lower case/automatic capitals/lower case/Predictive mode/Normal mode in edition mode (short keypress) Symbols bar (long keypress) in edition mode Activate/Deactivate the vibrator (long keypress) Validate the selected word (short keypress) in edition mode Add a word (long keypress) in edition mode Scroll next word in predictive mode (short keypress) to in edition mode Insert letters (short keypress) or digits (long keypress)

(1) Except OT-E159a/256a. 12 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 13 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 34). Missed call. Voicemail message arrived. Call forwarding activated: your calls are forwarded (see page 46). Alarm programmed (see page 50). Signal strength indicator. Keypad lock. National roaming.

(1) The icons and illustrations in this guide are provided for informational purposes only. 13 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 14 2 Getting started .................. Set-up 2.1 Inserting the SIM Card (1) 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. OT-E157a/158a/252a OT-E159a/256a 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. 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) 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. 14 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 15 Charging the battery OT-E157a/158a/252a OT-E159a/256a Connect the charger It may take several minutes before the charging starts. An animation will be on while charging. Do not force the plug into the socket. The battery icon will take several minutes before the level is shown. Before connecting to the charger, make sure the battery is inserted correctly. 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 (

). 15 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 16 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. Remove the back cover Replace the back cover OT-E157a OT-E157a OT-E158a OT-E158a 16 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 17 OT-E159a/256a OT-E159a/256a 2.2 Switching your telephone ON Hold down the Type your PIN code if necessary, then confirm with the left softkey. key. A welcome animation is displayed for 2 seconds. 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). 17 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 18 3 Calls ................................ 3.1 Making a call Dial the desired number then press the up, press the key. key to place the call. To hang If you make a mistake, press the right softkey once to remove the last digit. Press and hold the key to delete all the digits. To enter + or P (pause), hold down the key. Making an emergency call In an emergency, dial 112 or any other number provided by your network operator. Press the key. Emergency calls can be performed at any time without your SIM card or PIN code. Once the call has been made, the screen will display: SOS. Making an international call Hold down the area codes, then complete the number and send the call. key. When + is displayed, enter the country and 18 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 19 Calling a number from the directory Press the number and press key to access the directory. Select the desired phone

(see Directory on page 29). Automatic redial If this feature is activated, the person you are unable to reach will be called back automatically. 3.2 Calling your voicemail (1) Your voicemail is provided by your network so that you do not miss any calls: it works like an answering machine that you can consult at any time. To access your voicemail from the main screen, make a long keypress on the key. If the access number for your operators voicemail service does not appear, dial the number that you were given. To program or change this number at a later date, refer to Call services/Voicemail/Voicemail nber (see page 42). To use your voicemail service from abroad, contact your network operator before leaving.

(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability. 19 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 20 3.3 Receiving a call When you have an incoming call, your phone rings and/or vibrates depending on the parameters chosen.

- To pick up a call, press the

- To reject a call, press the

- To mute the ring, press the right softkey (1). key (1). key. The number of the calling party is displayed if transmitted by your network and if the service is subscribed. However, if the number has been stored in your directory, the callers name will be displayed.

(1) For OT-E159a/OT-E256a, you can answer by opening the flip or end the call by closing the flip provided that you have selected the option in the menu Answer mode (see page 41). 20 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 21 3.4 Available functions during the call You can access the following options during a call by pressing the left softkey:

Hold/Retrieve Hold the current call to take a second incoming call. Mute/Unmute Directory Msges Switch StartConference End held call End all calls Private call Activate/deactivate the microphone. Access the directory. Access the messages. Switch from one call to another. Speak to several people at the same time. End the call you have put on hold. End all the calls. Private call with one member of the conference only. Remove Add conference Remove a member from the conference. Add a member to the conference. You can adjust the sound level during a call using the navigation key. 21 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 22 3.5 Call waiting (1) If a second call comes in while you are on line, you will be notified by a tone and the backlight. You can then accept the call by pressing the key. Your first call will be automatically put on hold. You can then switch between your two correspondents by pressing the Options softkey and by selecting the Switch option in the menu. 3.6 Making a second call To call a second party during a call, dial the number or select it from the directory by accessing the menu, then press the key to send the call. 3.7 Conference call (1) Your phone allows you to talk to several people at the same time. When on a double call, press the left softkey "Options" and select Start Conference. If a third call comes in, answer it by pressing the key;

to add it in your conference select Add conference in the options, then confirm by pressing the left softkey. The Remove option allows you to disconnect a member from the conference. If you select Private call you can have a private call with one member only (other members are put on hold). You can end either the current call: End call, or the calls put on hold: "End held call" or at the end of the conference all the calls: "End all calls".

(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability. 22 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 23 4 Menu .................................... 4.1 Accessing the menu From the main screen, press the left softkey, the menu is displayed as a list with small icons beside each function. Select the item you require using the navigation keys (

again the left softkey to confirm.

), then press 4.2 Organising functions For each of the listed functions, refer to the appropriate chapter in this User Guide. 23 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 24 Directory:

Access/create directory files and make calls from your directory. Msges:

Read, write and send your SMS. View your messages in your inbox, outbox. Adjust the settings and activate/deactivate SMS CB message reception. Sounds:

Change the mode, volume, ringtones, alerts, ON/OFF sounds, key beep. Display:

Change the main screen wallpaper (1), colours (1)/reverse video, ON/OFF screens, screensaver (1) and contrast. Settings:

Set the time, date, language, security mode, answer mode, etc

(1) OT-E252a/256a only. 24 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 25 Call services:

Access functions such as: voicemail number, call memory, call settings, network, forward and call barring. Games:

Play the 2 games embedded in your telephone. Tools:

Access the Alarm and Calculator functions. Svces:

Access the Operator services (1).

(1) Depending on your operators network. 25 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 26 DIRECTORY

- View

- Create SIM directory Phone Dir.

- Delete One by one Delete all

- Copy SIM to phone Phone to SIM

- Caller group Family Friends Lover Business Office Other

- Select dir. All entries SIM directory Phone Dir.

- Mem. status

- My number View Create MSGES

- Create

Inbox

- Outbox Sent Unsent

- Archives Inbox Sent Unsent

- Predefined

- Delete Inbox Sent Unsent Archives All

- Settings SceCentre Email ctre Validity Deliv. report

- SMS CB Activate Read NewCBcod. List 26 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 27 SOUNDS

- Mode Ringtone Vibrator Vibrator+ring Vibr.then ring Vib.Beep.Ring Silence

- Volume

- Ringtone

- SMS alert

- On sound

- Off sound

- Alarm sound

- Key beep DISPLAY

- Wallpaper (1)

- Colors (1) /Reverse

- ON screen

- OFF screen

- Screensaver (1)

- Contrast SETTINGS

- Clock Time/Date Time format Date format Display

- Languages

- Dictionary

- Security PIN 1 Code Phone code Change PIN 2 FDN

- Auto power

- Light Alert (2)

- Answer mode KeypadAnswer (2) Send key

- Auto>Headset (3)

- Any key Flip answer (2)

- FactoryReset CALL SERVICES

- Voicemail

- Call memory Missed calls Incomg. calls Outgoing calls

(1) OT-E252a/256a only.

(2) OT-E159a/256a only.

(3) If the headset is plugged in. 27 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 28

- Call settings Minute alert Call waiting Auto redial Billing

- Calls duration

- Calls costs Hide my ID

- Select network Automatic Manual Preferred list

- Forward If busy If no reply If unreachable Unconditional Conditional Status Cancel all

- Call barring Outgoing calls International Int. but home Incomg. calls If abroad Status Cancel all Change pswd GAMES

- Russia

- Bricks TOOLS

- Alarms

- Calculator SVCES 28 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 29 5 Directory ........................ The directory allows you to store phone numbers and names (or files) either in the SIM memory and/or the phone memory. You may store up to 250 entries in the phone memory. 5.1 Directory menu View Create Delete Copy Access the list of contacts (alphabetic order). Enter number and name of a new contact. Delete the selected contact. Copy the selected contact from the Sim memory to the phone memory and vice versa. Caller group Select dir. Group together names by category. Select the SIM directory, Phone directory or both at the same time. Mem. status Check the number of contacts and the memory space left. My number Enter your own phone numbers for future reference. 29 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 30 5.2 Consulting your directory (View) From the main screen, select Directory then View to access the list of your contacts. The names are sorted in alphabetical order. 5.2.1 Available options in the contacts list Once you have selected a name, press the left softkey to access the following options:

Call number Send message Call the number you have selected. Create a message to send to the selected Details Modify Delete Copy Caller group contact. Display the name and phone number. Modify the data of the selected contact. Delete the selected contact. Copy the file to the phone or SIM directory. Add the selected contact to a particular group

(family, friends, office, ...). Search by nber Search by entering a particular phone number. 5.2.2 Making the call Press the number in the options menu. key when the name is selected to make a call or select Call 30 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 31 5.2.3 Caller group You can group together names by category (family, lover, friends, office, business, other) and select a special ringtone. For each group, you can select the following options:

Modify Ringtone SMS alert Members Add member Delete all Change the name of the group. Set a special ringtone for that group. Set a special SMS tone for that group. View the members in that group. Add a new group member. Delete all the members in this group. 5.2.4 Searching for a name by its first letter You can search for the persons name by pressing the key associated with the first letter of his/her name. For instance, if you press twice, names starting with B will be displayed. 31 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 32 6 Messages ........................ From your telephone, you can read, write, send and receive SMS messages and share them with other mobiles. To access the messages from the main screen, press the top of the key or press the left softkey and select the

(Messages) icon. 6.1 Create an SMS In the Messages menu, select Create and enter your message. Press the left softkey to access the following list:

Send Send to many Send the message to a recipient. Send the message to a group of people you have defined. Send to email (1) Save Send a message to an email address. Save the message in the unsent box and send it later. Predefined (1) Discard Predictive (T9) Use or modify an existing message. Discard the message. Select this mode to enter the words more quickly.

(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability. 32 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 33 Symbols 123 T9 help Languages My words Next word On/Off Add symbols. Switch to numeric mode. Help menu for the predictive mode. List of languages. Add a word to your dictionnary. Word compl. On/Off If activated, the system displays the next most appropriate word in your sentence. If activated, the system will complete the word automatically; if deactivated, you will have to enter all the letters of the word but just one key press per letter. 6.2 Inbox/Outbox In the Inbox, read and unread messages are shown with different icons. The Outbox includes sent and unsent messages. Select the message you want to read and then press the left softkey to accesss the following options:

33 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 34 Reply Delete Forward Archives Modify Reply to the sender of the message by SMS. Delete the message. Forward the message received to other people. Archive your messages in the telephone memory. Modify the message selected then send or save it. Extract nber Save or use the number contained in the message. Call number Call back the sender of the message. 6.3 Archives This feature contains inbox, sent and unsent messages stored in the telephone memory to save memory space in the SIM card. The options are approximately the same as inbox/outbox folder. 6.4 Predefined messages A list of predefined messages are available. Select one, edit it if required, and then send it. 6.5 Delete Delete either all the Inbox, or all Sent, or all Unsent or all Archives, or all messages at once. 34 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 35 6.6 Settings You can change the message settings:

Service Ctre The phone number of your operators service Email centre (1) Validity centre (it may be provided automatically). The number of the server for sending emails. Set the time period during which attempts to send the message to the recipient will be repeated in case of failure. Deliv. report Request for acknowledgement of receipt for each message sent. 6.7 SMS CB These are messages broadcast over the network (weather, traffic, etc..). You can decide to receive them or not. Press the left softkey to access the following options:

Activate Activate/deactivate the reception of broadcast messages. Read New CB code View the received channel messages. Add a new channel ID obtained from your service provider. List List of the available channels (you can modify or delete one of them).

(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability. 35 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 36 7 Sounds (1) ........................ From the main screen, press the left softkey to access the menu then select the icon and select one of the following options in order to customise your telephone. 7.1 Mode Ringtone Vibrator Vibrator+ring Vibr.then ring Vibr.Beep.Ring Silence 7.2 Volume Only the tone is played. Only vibrator is set (but the alarms and low battery sound will be played anyway). Vibrator and tone at the same time. Vibrator then tone. Vibrator then warning beep, then tone. No sound nor beep (but the alarms and low battery sound will be played anyway). The volume can be adjusted to one of the levels proposed. 7.3 Ringtone Select a melody to assign to an incoming call.

(1) For the clamshell phones, when the flip is closed, only the lightbar will show new SMS, incoming calls, network status, and alarms. 36 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 37 7.4 Alerts SMS alert, ON/OFF sound, Alarm sound: for these sound alerts, you can select a melody to be assign to. 7.5 Key beep Activate/deactivate the beep played with each keypress. 37 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 38 8 Display ............................ 8.1 Wallpaper (1)

: Select the image you wish to be displayed as the idle screen. 8.2 ON/OFF screens Select the desired animation as welcome or goodbye screen. 8.3 Colors (1) Choose different colors for the presentation of the screen. Reverse display (2) Change the black and white effect of your screen. 8.4 Screensaver (1) Activate or deactivate this mode to save the battery. The screen will be dark, sharing only time/network/battery information. 8.5 Contrast Set the contrast of your telephone by choosing one of the 5 levels proposed.

(1) OT-E252a/256a only.

(2) OT-E157a/158a/159a only. 38 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 39 9 Settings .......................... 9.1 Clock Set time and date, time format, date format, display (show or hide the clock). 9.2 Languages This feature allows to choose the language in which the messages will be displayed. You may, however, choose another language if available. 9.3 Security This function allows you to prevent unauthorised use of your telephone. Select this function to access the following options:

PIN codes:

Activate/deactivate/change the PIN 1 code (Personal Identification Number). PIN1 code will be requested each time you switch on your telephone. The PIN2 code allows you to activate or deactivate certain functions, such as Billing etc.. If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in a row, your SIM card will be blocked. You will then have to enter a PUK

(PIN Unblocking Key) code, which you can obtain from your network operator. 39 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 40 Phone code:

A telephone protection code will be requested each time the phone is switched on if this code is activated. FDN:

This feature allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set of people. You must enter your PIN2 code first. 9.4 Auto power This function enables the automatic switch ON/OFF if you have preset a time. 9.5 Light alert (1) If this function is activated, a specific led is displayed on the flip for the following events: message reception, incoming call, network, alarm. The option Deactivate will deactivate all leds.

(1) OT-E159a/256a only. 40 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 41 9.6 Answer mode Keypad answer (1)

- Send key: answer the incoming call by pressing the key.

- Auto>headset: when the headset is plugged in, calls will be answered directly. If the option is selected and the headset is not plugged in, you will have to answer by pressing the key.

- Any key: answer the call by pressing any key. Flip answer (1) Answer by opening the flip. 9.7 Factory reset Reset the default factory settings. 9.8 Dictionary Create, modify, or delete a word in your personal dictionary. When creating a SMS, the words of this dictionary are automatically called if you choose the Predictive Mode (T9).

(1) OT-E159a/256a only. 41 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 42 10 Call services .................. 10.1 Voicemail Call or modify the number of your voicemail. If no voicemail number is set, contact your operator to obtain this number. 10.2 Call memory From the main screen, press the key and your phone displays a call list. Each call is displayed with an icon indicating the type of the call

(Missed calls, Incomg. calls, Outgoing calls). key to redial it or Select a telephone number in the list and press the press the left softkey to access the following options:

Details Save number Create Call number Modify Delete Delete all Display the information of the call selected. Store the number in your directory. Create an SMS. Call the selected number. Modify the number, then call it or save it. Delete the number selected. Delete the entire list. 42 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 43 10.3 Call settings Minute alert Activate/cancel the sounding of a beep during a call. Call waiting (1) Activate/cancel/check the tone that notifies a second incoming call. Auto redial (1) This option enables automatic callback of the last dialed busy number, if it is activated. Billing Calls duration

- Last call

- Incomg. calls

- Outgoing calls

- Total calls

- Reset Last call duration. Total incoming calls duration. Total outgoing calls duration. Total incoming and outgoing calls duration. Reset respectively the call timer for last call, incoming or outgoing calls or total calls.

(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability. 43 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 44 Calls cost (1)

- Remain. credit

- Unit cost

- Max. credit

- Last call cost

- Total cost

- Reset Hide my ID (1) Display the remaining credit. Enter the currency and Telecom unit. Set a maximum credit beyond which all charged calls will be barred. Cost of the last call made. Cost of the last calls made. Reset the cost counter (first enter PIN2). If you choose "Activate", you will hide your identity (or your telephone number) from the person you are calling.

(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability. 44 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 45 10.4 Select network Automatic The phone automatically selects one of the networks available in the area. Manual Select a network that has a roaming agreement with your home network operator. Preferred list Create a list of networks to which you wish to be connected as a priority. A list will be displayed. 45 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 46 10.5 Call forward (Forward) This function enables you to activate/cancel or check the call forwarding of the incoming calls of voice/fax/data calls to the voicemail or any specified number (enter the number or select the name and confirm with the left softkey). The following options are available:

Unconditional Systematic forwarding of all your calls. The Conditional If busy If no reply If unreachable icon is displayed on the idle screen. If your line is busy, if you don't answer or if you are outside the network range. Only if your line is busy. Only if you do not answer. Only if you are outside the range of the network. Status Cancel all See the current setting. All call forwarding is cancelled. 46 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 47 10.6 Call barring (1) Outgoing calls International Int. but home All outgoing calls are barred. Outgoing international calls are barred. Outgoing international calls except those to your country of subscription are barred. Incoming If abroad Status Cancel all Change pswd Incoming calls are barred when you are abroad. All incoming calls are barred. See the actual setting. Cancel all call barring. Change the password.

(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability. 47 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 48 11 Games............................ 11.1 Russia The aim of this game is to make as many complete lines of bricks as possible. Key functions:

rotate the brick move left move right drop the brick toggle the upgrade level flag; if the flag is on, the game level will move up when your score increases 300. The level impacts the speed of the bricks: the higher the level, the higher the speed. pause and context menu right softkey 11.2 Bricks The aim of this game is to break as many bricks as possible with a bat and ball. If you miss a ball, you lose a life : you have 3 lives per game by default. There are different types of bonus depending on the position in which the ball hits the bricks. 48 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 49 Key functions:

move left, shoot first ball move right, shoot first ball shoot the ball right softkey context menu 11.3 Available options Press the right softkey to pause the game and access the following menu:

New game Resume game Top score Help Play a new game. Continue the game. Access your best scores. Access the help menu. 49 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 50 12 Tools ................................ 12.1 Alarms Your telephone has an alarm facility. When the alarm rings, you can either snooze the alarm by pressing the left softkey Snooze. The alarm will ring again after 5 minutes. To stop it permanently, press the right softkey Stop. When the phone is switched off, the alarm will still ring. Press any key to mute the alarm. For OT-E159a/256a only, open the flip to mute the sound. 12.2 Calculator Enter a number and select the type of operation to be performed using the navigation key. Confirm with the left softkey. 50 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 51 13 Character table .................. To enter a word in normal mode, press the key corresponding to the desired letter several times until the letter appears. Key Upper case Lower case Short keypress: Select next word in predictive mode;

Long keypress: Input the digit "0". Short keypress: Switch between normal mode (ABC) (

T9-predictive mode (

) to Long keypress: Display the symbols table Short keypress: Validate the focused word and/or insert a space Long keypress: Add a word This table is given for information purposes only. It may vary depending on the language and the model. 51 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 52 The predictive mode allows you to type your messages more quickly without the need to press the same key several times. Simply press once the key corresponding to the letter you need, and the phone will suggest the most common words from the dictionary. The word may change as you type - don't worry about what's on the screen until after you finish the word. Confirm the suggested word by pressing the key. If the finished word is wrong, use the key to cycle through other word options. If your word is missing, add it using the normal mode

(ABC). Symbols bar Hold down the key to display the symbols bar. Press the key to go left, Press the key to go right. Press the left softkey to confirm and insert the symbol. 52 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 53 14 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. Nevertheless if the statutory warranty in force in your country exceeds one (1) year, the statutory warranty is not affected by the manufacturers warranty. The present warranty terms also apply to the battery and accessories but for a period of SIX (6) months from the date of purchase shown on your invoice. Under the terms of this warranty, you must inform your dealer or any maintenance center (see list of maintenance centers on our website - www.tcl-ta.com) without delay, of any defect and present the invoice given to you at the time of purchase. The dealer or maintenance center will decide whether to replace or repair, as appropriate, all or any part of the equipment (telephone or accessory) found to be defective. This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor but excludes any other costs. Repair or replacement may be carried out using reconditioned components offering equivalent functionality. Servicing under the terms of this warranty, especially repair, modification or replacement of parts shall entitle to a THREE (3) month warranty unless there are statutory provisions to the contrary. This warranty shall not apply to damage or defects (to your telephone and/or accessory) caused by:

1) use not conforming with the instructions for use or installation, 2) non observation of the technical and safety standards applicable in the country where the equipment is used, 3) improper maintenance of batteries and other sources of energy, and of the overall electric installation, 4) accidents or the consequences of theft, (of the vehicle), acts of vandalism, lightning, fire, humidity, infiltration of liquids, atmospheric influences, 5) combination or integration of the equipment in hardware not supplied or not recommended by T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates, without express written consent for such, 53 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 54 6) modifications, alterations, or repairs carried out by parties not authorized by T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates, the dealer or the approved maintenance center, 7) use of the equipment for a purpose other than that for which it was designed, 8) normal wear, 9) deterioration caused by external causes (RF interference produced by other equipment, fluctuations in mains voltage and/or voltages on telephone lines, etc), 10)modifications made to the equipment even if they are unavoidable due to changes in regulations and/or modification of network parameters, 11)connection faults resulting from unsatisfactory radio transmission or caused by the absence of radio relay coverage. Equipment on which markings or serial numbers have been removed or altered, and handsets on which labels have been removed or deteriorated shall be excluded from the warranty. The above provisions constitute the only claims which can be made against the manufacturer and dealer on the grounds of equipment defects, this warranty excludes any other explicit or implied warranty except the statutory warranty in force in the users country. There are no express warranties, whether written or oral, other than this printed limited warranty. All implied warranties, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this limited warranty. In no event shall T&A Mobile Phones Limited or its affiliates be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of profits, commercial loss, to the full extent those damages can be disclaimed by law. Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. 54 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 55 15 Accessories (1)...................... Battery BB 10144 Headset M13 Cigar lighter charger C56 Charger C55 Only use your telephone with Alcatel batteries, chargers and accessories compatible with your model.

(1) Depending on availability. 55 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 56 16 Troubleshooting.................. Before contacting the aftersales department, you are advised to follow the instructions below:

You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimise its performance. You are advised to fully charge the battery (

Avoid storing large amounts of data in your telephone as this may affect the

) for optimal operation. performance of your telephone. and carry out the following checks:

My mobile phone does not switch on Press Check the battery charge level Check the battery contacts, remove and reinstall your battery, then turn your until the screen comes on telephone back on My phone does not respond since several minutes Press the Remove the battery and re-insert it, then switch the phone back on key My screen is difficult to read Clean your screen Use your mobile phone in accordance with the recommended conditions of use My mobile phone turns off by itself Check that your keypad is locked when you are not using your mobile phone Check the battery charge level Check that the function "Auto OFF" is not activated (see p40) 56 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 57 My mobile phone does not charge properly Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; the battery charge indicator can take several minutes and may be accompanied by a quiet hissing sound. Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0C +40C) Make sure your battery is inserted. It must be inserted before plugging in the charger Make sure you are using an Alcatel battery and charger When abroad, check that the electrical current is compatible 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 45) Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded SIM card error Make sure the SIM card was correctly inserted (see page 14) Verify with your operator that your SIM card is 3V compatible; the old 5V SIM cards cannot be used Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched Unable to make outgoing calls Make sure you have dialled a valid number and pressed the For international calls, make sure you have entered the country and area codes Make sure your mobile phone is connected to a network, and that the network is key not overloaded or unavailable Check your subscription with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.) Make sure you have not barred outgoing calls (see page 47) 57 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 58 Unable to receive incoming calls Make sure your mobile phone is switched on and connected to a network (check for overloaded or unavailable network) Check your subscription with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.) Make sure you have not forwarded incoming calls (see page 46) Make sure that you have not barred certain calls The callers name does not appear when a call is received Check that you have subscribed to this service with your operator Your caller has concealed his/her number The sound quality of the calls is not optimal You can adjust the volume during a call by means of the Check the radio reception icon key I am unable to use the features described in the manual Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service Check to be sure this feature does not require an Alcatel accessory. When I select a number from my directory, the number is not dialled Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your file Make sure that you have selected the country prefix when calling a foreign country 58 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 59 I am unable to create a file in my directory Make sure that your directory is not full; delete some files or save the files in the product directory My callers are unable to leave messages on my voicemail Contact your network operator to check service availability I cant access my voicemail Make sure your operators voicemail number is correctly entered in Call Services/Voicemail Try later if the network is busy I am unable to send and receive messages Check your phone memory as it might be full, if necessary, delete some messages

(see page 34) Contact your network operator to check service availability, see the messages settings (see page 35) Verify the server centre number with your operator The server centre may be saturated; try again later The << - >> icon is displayed You are outside the network coverage area I have already entered 3 incorrect PIN codes Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key) 59 VLE5_UM_USA-08-12-05 8/12/05 9:07 Page 60 Alcatel logo and Alcatel name are trademarks of Alcatel used under license by T&A Mobile Phones Limited. All rights reserved Copyright 2004 T&A Mobile Phones Limited. T&A Mobile Phones Limited reserves the right, in the customers interest, to alter material or technical specification without prior notice.