ALCATEL Mobile Phones 55-CE Leaflet

       NOTE: Proceed immediately to change any of the following 

       factory preset as required.
There are 4 options to set:

Caller ID number received that has area code (front of the number) 

matches with the set area code will be filtered.

This code will be added to the front of the telephone number by press 

and hold button “0”. This feature will only work in pre-dialing mode.

Press the CONTRAST button to adjust the display contrast level.

In PULSE dialing mode, press [*] button to access TONE service.

In off-hook state, user can press the MUTE button to access mute 

function, when MUTE is on, the MUTE indicator will show on the screen. 

Press the MUTE button to exit mute function and resume normal 

conversation.

User may adjust speakerphone loudness level during conversation by 

pressing the VOL button.

The phone will ring when there is incoming call. User may select ringer 

loudness to HI, MID or LOW.  The ringer loudness switch is indicated at 

location A.

User may select P (PULSE) or T(TONE) dialing mode according to 

requirements from the local telephone company. The T/P switch is 

indicated at location B. 

User may use FLASH feature to access services provided by the 

local telephone. The timing of the Flash is dependent on the local 

telephone exchange and user may change it by setting the switch 

indicated at location C.

                                                                         A- Ringer Volume Switch

                                                                         B- Tone/Pulse Switch

                                                                         C- Flash Time Switch

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone 

company. 

For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID 

service. 

This unit can receive caller ID without any setting. Your caller ID 

information may include the phone number,  name, date and time.

  

  

 

• Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure and

   not damaged

• Check hook switch: Does it fully extend when handset is lifted from 

   cradle?

• Replace the batteries.

• Check for proper battery installation.

• Are you subscribed to Caller ID service from your local telephone

   company?

• Be sure to wait until the second ring before answering.

• Make sure T/P DIAL MODE is on “T” mode.

• Make sure T/P DIAL MODE is on “P” mode.

• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try 

   unplugging some extension phones.

• Check for dial tone. See troubleshooting tips for no dial tone.

       NOTE: If you find any of the parts missing, please contact your

       local shop where you buy this product right away.

To use this phone, you n

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d a R

J11C type modular

telephone jack, which might look the 

one pictured

here

,

 

installed in your home. If you don't have a jack, 

call your local phone company to find out how to get

one installed.

                                               Modular telephone line jack

                  CAUTION: Disconnect the phone cord from the wall 

                  outlet before installing or replacing the batteries.
• Never install telephone wiring during lightning storm.

• Never touch un-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the

   telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

• Never install telephone to operate in wet or damp locations.

Your Caller ID phone uses 3 AA-Size alkaline batteries for receiving 

and storing Caller ID records and for storing the numbers you use for 

frequently.
      IMPORTANT: If you are not going to use the telephone for more

      than 30 days, remove the batteries because they may leak and

      damage the unit.

1. If the telephone line cord is connected, disconnect it from the base

    unit.

2. Carefully turn over the phone, use a pen or paper clip to loosen 

    the battery cover. Open the battery compartment by pushing on 

    the battery cover and sliding it away from the unit.

3. Insert 3 AA-size alkaline batteries (not included) as shown on the

    diagram in the battery compartment.

4. Snap the battery compartment door

     back into place.

5. If the line cord was previously

    connected, reattach it to the unit 

    and check your memory locations.

Your phone should be placed on a level surface, such as a desk or 

table top, or you can mount it on a wall.

1. Connecting the handset.

2. Connecting the telephone

    line.

1. Rotate the wall mounting knob as shown in the following layout:
                                          Wall mounting knob

                                                  Location                          Rotate 180°   

                                       WALL MOUNTING: The knob is designed to keep

                                       this unit in place when the telephone is vertical

                                       on the wall.
2. Install the base unit to the wall and then plug one end of line cord

    into the junction box and the other end into modular telephone

    line jack marked "   ".

3. Fix the telephone in the wall as the following layout. 

Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, 

provided by  your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller 

ID or similar caller identification services.

Your Caller ID phone enables you to:

• Identify callers before you answer the phone.

• View the time and date of each incoming call.

• Record up to 58 Caller ID name and number messages sequentially.  

• FSK/DTMF auto detect.

• Call Waiting Caller ID(FSK Type Ⅱ).

• Incoming call log records up to 58 calls name and number.

• Outgoing call log records up to 10 last dialed numbers.

• 10 two-touch memories.

• On hook pre-dialing.

• Redial.

• Pulse or Tone dialing mode.

• Flash timing selectable.

• Mute function.

• Speakerphone.
To get the most from your new phone, you are suggested to take a 

few minutes right now to read through this user guide.

Hook switch. The part of the phone that pops up to activate the 

phone line when the handset is lifted from the base.

Off-hook. A term used to describe the phone in its active mode when 

the handset is off of the base cradle or when the SPEAKER button is 

pressed.

On-hook. A term used to describe the phone in an inactive mode.

Make sure your package includes the items:

            Base                   Handset               Coil cord          User’s Guide

   

Line cord

DESK

WA

LL

OR

OR

key

key

  

Assigned 

characters

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z 9

1

A B C 2

D E F 3

G H I 4

J K L 5

M N O 6

  

Assigned 

characters

Memory Location

Confirm number store Input Name 

OR

OR

Select Memory Location

CASE 1

OR

CASE 2

Memory Location

Select Memory 

      Location

Press and hold

3 seconds

Reviewing Incoming Call Log

CASE 2

OR

OR

OR

OR

CASE 1

   Select the 

caller number

The number shown will be dialed

   Select the 

caller number

Add  number to the

front of number

The number shown will be dialed

Select the number

Select Caller 

 ID number

Press and 

hold 3 seconds

The number shown will be dialed

Memory Location

Dial Number

Input Name

Select the number

Memory Location

Confirm number store Input Name 

Select the number

Select Memory Location will 

display number and name

NOTE: Use 

 button to truncate number at the front of the 

Caller ID number.

SIZE A A 

SIZE A A 

SIZE A A 

Speakerphone 

D 

M 

Repeat 

Low battery indicator 

Hour 

Mute Mic 

Day 

Call-log  

Number 

  Afternoon 

Voice mail 

Morning 

New CID 

Call waiting 

Month 

Minutes 

        Phone  

number display 

 Name display 

Speaker button 

Contrast button 

Flash button  

Up/Down buttons 

Mute button 

Redial/pause button 

Speaker Volume button 

Display  

Store button 

Set button 

Dial button  

Delete button  

Tone/Pulse Switch 

Microphone 

Flash Time Switch 

Ring Volume Switch 

In use indicator 

Message indicator 

DESK

WA

LL

OR

OR

OR

CASE 1

CASE 2

Dial number The number shown will be dialed

Dial number

OR

OR

OR

CASE 1

CASE 2

The number shown 

will be dialed

Last number redial

Enter your area code

Enter Month, Day,

Hour and Minute

Enter your long 

distance code

Select Language

Date format

Time format

English/Turkey/French/

        Greece/Polish

CASE 1

CASE 2

CASE 3

CASE 4

Answer Call

End Call

End Call

Answer Call

Answer Call

End Call

Answer Call

End Call

Ringing

Ringing

Ringing

Ringing

• Are other phones off hook at same time? If so, this is normal 

   condition as volume drops when additional phones are used at 

   once.

• Check the handset receiver or speaker volume.

To keep your phone working and looking good, follow these 

guidelines:

• Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that 

   generate electrical noise (for example. motors or fluorescent 

   lamps).

• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.

• Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the unit.

• Clean with a soft cloth.

• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because

   this will damage the finish.

• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship it at a later

   date.

Used equipment must be disposed of in 

compliance with current environment protection 

regulations. You should return it to your

 

reseller or 

disposes of it in an approved recycling centre.   

“WEEE”  Weight: 0.60Kg

TEMPORIS 55-CE

TEMPORIS 55-CE

Alcatel Logo and Alcatel name are trademarks of Alcatel and used under

license by Thomson. 

TEMPORIS 55-CE

TEMPORIS 55-CE

Alcatel Logo and Alcatel name are trademarks of Alcatel and used under

license by Thomson. 

Model Temporis 55-CE

00030371 (Rev.0 E/F)

09-41

Printed in China

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