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
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 (0°C +40°C)
• 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 66)
• 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
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Troubleshooting..................
Before contacting the after-sales service, we advise you to perform the
following checks:
My mobile phone does 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
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