4.3Available options

From the list of names in General, SIM, Phone and My favourite, you can access the following options:

Send message

Send an SMS to a contact you selected from the

 

 

directory.

 

Group

 

You can view, send messages to the group you

 

 

select or you can create, delete groups as you

 

 

want.

 

Delete

 

Delete the selected contact.

View

 

You may view contacts stored in phone only,

 

 

SIM only or both in SIM and phone.

More

Memory status

View used and available space in SIM

 

 

 

and Phone directory.

 

Copy all from SIM

Copy the whole directory to the

 

to phone

 

Phone directory only if there is

 

 

 

sufficient memory.

 

Copy all from phone Copy the whole directory to SIM

 

to SIM

 

only if there is sufficient memory.

5 Messaging ......................

You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this mobile phone.

MMS enables you to send images, photos and sounds to other compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses.

The MMS function can only be used if the service is provided by your operator, and if your contract includes the MMS option and if all the parameters for MMS have been entered.

5.1Access

You may access this menu using the following options:

- Press to enter the main menu screen, and then select .

5.2Conversational mode and conventional mode

In conversational view mode, you can view chat history in chronological order. In conventional view mode, you may have access to the following folders: Write msg, Inbox, Outbox, Sent, Draft, Voicemail, Broadcast SMS, Empty folder, Templates, Settings. Conversational view mode is set as default. You may switch to conventional view mode. The following instructions are based on conversational mode.

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Alcatel Tribe (358), Tribe (358D) manual Messaging, Available options, Access, Conversational mode and conventional mode

Tribe (358), 358D, Tribe (358D) specifications

The Alcatel 358D, an affordable yet efficient mobile phone, is designed to cater to users who prioritize functionality and simplicity over extravagant features. This device exemplifies the essential characteristics of a reliable mobile phone, making it an attractive choice for budget-conscious consumers.

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As a feature phone, the Alcatel 358D supports 2G connectivity, allowing users to make calls and send text messages seamlessly. It also includes essential multimedia functions, such as a built-in camera for capturing moments and an FM radio for entertainment on the go. The internal memory is expandable via a microSD slot, providing flexibility for storing photos, music, and other data.

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