FAQ
Frequently asked questions

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Question: 
When buying a TELME mobile, what does the packaging contain?
 
Answer: 

In the packaging of the mobile phone, you will find the mobile phone itself, the charging adaptor and the battery (please charge the battery at least 2 hours before first use!) as well as the instruction manual. Some TELME mobiles include a desk top charger too.

 
Question: 
When I want to take my TELME mobile into operation, what do I have to take care of?
 
Answer: 
  • Please remove the battery cover on the back of the mobile phone first.

  • Then slide the SIM-card from your operator in with the gold contact facing down.

  • When inserting the battery its golden contacts have to be at the same place as the golden contacts of the device.

  • When closing the battery door, slide the cover to the closed position with a ‚click‘.

  • Finally plug the charging cable into the socket on the bottom or left side of the phone. Please do not forget to charge your phone at least 2 hours before first use!

 
Question: 
How do I make a call with my mobile?
 
Answer: 

Please enter the respective telephone number via the keypad as follows and press the green button afterwards:

  • Calls to fixed line: area code + telephone number, e.g.: 0732 12345
  • Calls to mobile network: mobile network code + telephone number, e.g.: 0664 1234567
  • Calls to foreign countries: country code + area code without ‚0‘ + telephone number, e.g.: 0049 (or +49) 231 123456
  • Calls from abroad: country code + area code without ‚0‘ + telephone number, e.g.: 0043 (or +43) 732 12345

For the ‚+‘ sign, please press the ‚*‘-key twice.

 
Question: 
How do I pick up and end a call?
 
Answer: 

If you wish to pick up a call, please press the green button. If you wish to end a call, please press the red button.

 
Question: 
What is ‚voicemail‘?
 
Answer: 

‚Voicemail‘ is your mobile answering machine: If you have missed a call, your voicemail will inform you via SMS. Press ‘1’ for 3 seconds and you will automatically be connected to your voicemail. If somebody whose call you missed left a message for you, you will also be informed via SMS that this person left a message on your voicemail.

 
Question: 
How do I speak hands free?
 
Answer: 

To talk without holding your phone to the ear during a call, please switch on the hands free function during a call: press the green button and select ‚Handsfree‘.

 
Question: 
How do I make an emergency call?
 
Answer: 

If you want to make an emergency call, please either enter the international emergency call number ‚112‘ and press the green button to start the call or – if your TELME mobile phone has an emergency button – press the emergency call button on the back side of the phone for 3 seconds.

 
Question: 
How does the emergency button on my TELME mobile work?
 
Answer: 

Depending on the mobile, you can store up to 5 emergency numbers, e.g. family members, neighbours, friends or emergency services. In case of emergency these preselected numbers will be dialled automatically in a sequence, if the emergency key on the back of the phone gets pressed for 3 seconds.

A continuous warning tone then starts in ‚loudspeaker mode‘ during emergency, so you and people nearby are warned due to the emergency. If the first number cannot be reached, the second number will be called automatically. If the second number in row cannot be reached, the third number will be called (so the call does not end on mobile boxes and answering machines).

Please note that the reached person has to confirm your emergency call through a call within 1 minute. When a blue light organization is dialled, neither the warning code starts, nor does the recipient has to confirm the call.

If no emergency number is saved or your calling card has expired or you have no access to a foreign network (e.g. when roaming is not permitted), 112 will be dialled.

 
Question: 
How do I save emergency numbers in my TELME mobile?
 
Answer: 

If you want to save emergency numbers in your TELME mobile, please enter the menu and select:

  1. Phone book
  2. Emergency numbers
  3. Add Emergency No.

Choose one of the emergency numbers and define, if you want to add a private number or the number of a help organization as emergency number. Pick and save the respective contact from the phone book. Please note that if you want to save numbers from official services, e.g. police or fire department, as emergency numbers, you have to clarify this with these institutions themselves first.

If you want to switch the emergency function on or off, please enter the menu and select:

  1. Phone book
  2. Emergency numbers
  3. Emergency numbers on/off
 
Question: 
How do I save numbers into the phone book of my TELME mobile?
 
Answer: 

You can save telephone numbers and names by entering the menu and select ‘Phone book‘. On some TELME mobiles, you can enter the phone book menu easily through the arrow keys on the front. Under ‘Add contact‘ in the ‘Phone book‘ menu you can input the number and name of the respective person and confirm your text with the green button.

 
Question: 
How do I search for contacts in my phone book?
 
Answer: 

You can search a telephone number and name by entering the menu and select ‘Phone book’. On some TELME mobiles, you can enter the phone book menu easily through the arrow keys on the front. Under ‘Search name’ in the ‘Phone book’ menu, you can either enter the initial letters of the searched name via keypad or just scroll through with the arrow keys. When the requested name is shown, press the green button to start a call.

 
Question: 
How do the quick selection keys work?
 
Answer: 

The quick selection keys enable you to select one saved number respectively within 3 seconds at the touch of a button: You can comfortably assign your most frequent contacts to the buttons '2' to '9' a by selecting the option "Quick selection keys" in the menu "Phonebook", choosing your contacts with "Edit" and saving with the green button.

Please note that the name must be saved beforehand in the phonebook. Saving a new entry directly to the quick selection key is not possible.

The button '1' is reserved for the number of the answer phone (voice mail).

 
Question: 
What is a ‘SMS‘?
 
Answer: 

SMS (Short Message Service) are written messages with a maximum of 160 characters. You can send SMS without registering any additional services. You can even receive a SMS during a call. You can send SMS into every mobile network.

 
Question: 
How do I write and receive a SMS?
 
Answer: 

For writing a SMS, please enter the menu and select ‘Messages‘, ‘SMS‘ and ‘Write new SMS‘. The text entry is done by the keypad. Each key carries several characters, appearing by multiple presses, e.g. 2 times ‘4‘, 2 times ‘3‘, 3 times ‘5‘, 3 times ‘5‘, 3 times ‘6‘ for ;Hello‘. You can switch between different entry methods by pressing the ‘#‘-key:

  • abc: only small characters
  • Abc: the first letter in big character
  • ABC: big characters only
  • 123: numbers

When you wish to send the SMS you have written, please select ‘Send‘ and confirm your selection with the green button twice. Either you enter the receiver’s number manually or select the number from your phone book or unsaved number list. If you have selected the number, press the green button again to send the SMS.

A short signal and registration on the display will inform you about a new, incoming SMS message. When you wish to read the message immediately, please press the green button. Beside, you can also see a list of your already received messages, when entering the menu and select ‘Messages‘, ‘SMS‘ and ‘Received SMS‘.

 
Question: 
How do I set an alarm?
 
Answer: 

You can access the alarm clock via the ‘Settings’ menu. Choose ‘Alarm’, select ‘On’ and insert the time (hours and minutes). Always confirm by pressing the green button. If your alarm rings, please press the red button to turn it off.

 
Question: 
What is Bluetooth and how does it work?
 
Answer: 

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices. That is the reason why e.g. you can make calls hands free in your car.

If your mobile supports Bluetooth, you can switch Bluetooth on when entering the ‘Settings’ menu, select ‘Bluetooth’ and choose ‘Bluetooth on/off’.

If you want to pair your Bluetooth capable mobile with another device, please enter the ‘Settings’ menu, select ‘Bluetooth’ and ‘Connections’ and choose ‘Search for new device’. Please select the respective device and confirm with the green button.

 
Question: 
How does the camera on my mobile work?
 
Answer: 

If your TELME mobile has a camera and you wish to take pictures, please start the camera by pressing the camera button on the side. Please press the camera button again to take a picture and save it with the green button.

You can have a look at your taken pictures, when entering the menu and select ‘Pictures’, scroll to the respective picture and open it through confirming your selection with the green button twice.

 
Question: 
How do I send pictures?
 
Answer: 

You can send your pictures via MMS. MMS (Multimedia Message Service) are messages, which include e.g. pictures or videos.

If you wish to send a picture for the first time, please enter the ‘MMS’ menu, select ‘MMS settings’ and ‘MMS account’ and choose your operator.

For sending MMS, please enter the ‘Messages’ menu, select ‘MMS’ and choose ‘Create new MMS’:

  • Please select ‘Edit’ and add the mobile number, to whom you wish to send the picture, either through the keypad or through selecting it from your phone book entries. Always confirm your entries with the green button.
  • Please type in a ‘Subject’, which is the headline of the message. Select ‘Edit’ and insert the message text. Always confirm your entries with the green button.
  • For editing the content, please select ‘Edit’ again: Please insert the text and/or picture. When inserting the picture, please choose ‘Options’ and ‘Add picture’ and select the respective picture from your phone while scrolling through the stored pictures. Always confirm your entries with the green button.
 
Question: 
How can I change the ringtone volume?
 
Answer: 

If you want to change the ringtone volume, please enter the ‘Settings’ menu and select ‘Sound & Alert’. Then you can choose a phone profile, e.g. silent, and configure your personal settings like the ringtones and volumes.

 
Question: 
My screen shows ‘Insert SIM-card! Only emergency call 112’ – What shall I do?
 
Answer: 

Please remove the battery cover and battery and check, if the direction of the SIM-card is right and as shown in the user manual.

 
Question: 
A call failed – How do I proceed?
 
Answer: 

Please check the selected telephone number, country and area codes for accuracy.

 
Question: 
My mobile phone display is blank/black – What shall I do?
 
Answer: 

In this case, your mobile phone is either in energy saving mode (please press any key) or it is switched off (please press the red button for 3 seconds).

 
Question: 
My mobile phone does not react – How do I proceed?
 
Answer: 

Please remove the battery cover and battery, reinsert both again and switch on the device. If there is still no reaction, please refer to the service centre (as stated in the user manual) or the point of sales, where you bought your mobile.

 
Question: 
The charging procedure does not begin – What shall I do?
 
Answer: 

It can take several minutes, before your device starts to charge. If there is no reaction after 10 minutes, please refer to the service centre (as stated in the user manual) or the point of sales, where you bought your mobile.