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Charging the battery
Connect
the battery charger
•A short beep will sound when charging begins.
•The animation may take several minutes to start and may emit a slight whistling sound if the battery is flat.
•Be careful not to force the plug into the socket.
•The battery icon will take 2 minutes to indicate the correct charge level.
•Make sure the battery is correctly inserted before connecting the charger.
•The mains socket must be near to the phone and easily accessible (avoid electric extension cables).
•When using your telephone for the first time, charge the battery fully (approximately 3 hours). It is recommended that you charge the telephone every day for optimal use.You are advised to fully charge the battery (
).
2.2Switching on your telephone
Hold down the 
key until the telephone comes on, type in your PIN code if necessary and then confirm
with the 
key.The main screen is displayed.
If you don’t know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator. Do not leave your PIN code near your telephone and store your card in a safe place when not in use.
If cell broadcast messages are displayed, use the 
key to browse through them in full or press the 
key to return to the main screen.
While the phone is searching for a network, the
In the switch on screen, you also have access to “Media album”, “Video”, “Radio” and “Music player”
functions even if no SIM card inside: select the feature with the navigation key 
and press 
to validate.
2.3Switching off your telephone
The charge is complete when the animation stops. Only use Alcatel chargers.
Precautions during use
Do not place your hand on the upper part of the mobile phone.
Your telephone is equipped with a
For better radio reception and optimum operation, do not touch the upper part of your telephone.
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Press the 
key from the main screen (long keypress).
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