My mobile phone has a low level of autonomy
• Make sure you respected the complete charge timing (minimum 3 hours)
• After a partial charge, the battery level indicator may not be exact.Wait for at least
20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication
My mobile phone will 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 whistling
sound
• Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C +40°C)
• Make sure your battery is inserted. It must be inserted bef
ore 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 will not connect to a network
• Try connecting in another location
• Verify the network coverage with your operator
• Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid
• Try selecting the available network(s) manually (see page 50)
• Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded
SIM card error
• Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted (see page 17)
• 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 press the key
• For international calls, check the country and area codes
• Make sure your mobile phone is connected to a network, and that the network is
not overloaded or unavailable
• Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.)
• Make sure you have not barred outgoing calls (see page 30)
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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 for optimal operation.
• Avoid storing large amounts of data in your telephone as this may affect the
performance of your telephone.
and carry out the following checks:
My mobile phone will not switch on
• Press until the screen comes on
• Check the battery charge level
• Check the battery contacts, remove and reinstall your battery, then turn your
telephone back on
My phone has not responded for several minutes
• Press the key
• Remove the battery and re-insert it, then switch the phone back on
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
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