ZTE S236 GSM (GPRS) Dual-Band Digital Mobile Phone User Manual ZTE S236 UserMan
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ZTE S236
Mobile Phone
User Manual
LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2012 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced,
translated or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior
written permission of ZTE Corporation.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right
to make modifications on print errors or update specifications
without prior notice.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 2012.10.29
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Table of Contents
SECURITY ............................... 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...... 4
FCC COMPLIANCE ................ 10
HEALTH AND SAFETY
INFORMATION ....................... 11
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . 13
KEY FUNCTIONS ................. 14
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
THE KEYPAD ........................ 16
STATUS BAR ICONS ........... 16
B AT TE RY ............................... 16
CHARGE THE BATTERY .... 19
INSERTING THE SIM CARD
................................................ 19
INSERTING THE MEMORY
CARD ..................................... 20
POWERING YOUR PHONE
ON/OFF .................................. 21
WRITING TEXT ..................... 21
ADDING CONTACT TO THE
PHONEBOOK ........................ 22
MAKING AND RECEIVING
C AL L S .................................... 23
SENDING AND RECEIVING
MESS AGES ........................... 23
USER PROFILES .................. 24
CALL CENTER ...................... 25
SETTING YOUR PHONE ..... 25
ORGANIZER .......................... 26
M ULTI M E D I A ......................... 26
FILE MANAGER ................... 27
SERVICES ............................. 28
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Securit y
To protect your mobile phone from illegal use, take the security
measures as follows:
Set PIN codes of the SIM card.
Set handset lock code.
Set call restrictions.
Safe ty Preca ut ions
This section includes some important information on safe and
efficient operation. Please read this information before using the
phone.
Operational Precautions
Please use your phone properly. When making or receiving a
call, please hold your phone as holding a wireline telephone.
Make sure that the phone is about one inch from your body
when transmitting.
Do not touch the antenna when the phone is in use. Touching
the antenna area affects call quality and may cause the phone
to operate at a higher power level than needed.
Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or
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blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when
watching television or playing video games. If you have
experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family
history of such occurrences, please consult your doctor before
playing video games on your phone or enabling a flashing-light
feature on your phone. (The flashing-light feature is not
available on all products.)
Keep the phone out of the reach of small children. The phone
may cause injury if used as a toy.
Precautions While Driving
Please pay attention to the traffic safety. Check the laws and
regulations on the use of your phone in the area where you
drive. Always obey them.
Use hands-free function of the phone, if available.
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
conditions require.
Precautions for Medical Devices and Facilities
When using your phone near pacemakers, please always keep
the phone more than eight inches (about twenty centimeters)
from the pacemaker when the phone is switched on. Do not
carry the phone in the breast pocket. Use the ear opposite the
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pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. Switch off
the phone immediately if necessary.
Some phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may consult your hearing aids
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
If you use any other personal medical device, please consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from RF energy.
In those facilities with special demand, such as hospital or
health care facilities, please pay attention to the restriction on
the use of mobile phone. Switch off your phone if required.
Mobile Phone
Please use original accessories or accessories approved by the
phone manufacturer. Do not connect the phone with any
incompatible enhancement.
Turn off your phone before you clean it. Use a damp or anti-
static cloth to clean the phone. Do not use a dry cloth or
electrostatically charged cloth. Do not use chemical or abrasive
cleaners as these could damage the phone.
Do not expose your mobile phone to direct sunlight or store it in
hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic
devices.
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Keep your phone dry. Any liquid may damage your phone.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories.
Do not attempt to disassemble the mobile phone or battery.
Do not charge the mobile phone without battery.
Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic
interference sent by phone if inadequately shielded. Please use
phone at least 20 cm or as far away as you can from TV set,
radio and other automated office equipment so as to avoid
electromagnetic interference.
Keep phone out of the reach of small children. Phone may
cause injury if used as a toy.
Do not put other things on the terminal to avoid overlaying
radiator.
Do not connect the phone with any incompatible enhancement.
Keep the antenna free from obstructions and position the
antenna straight up. This will ensure best call quality.
Precautions for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Switch off your phone prior to entering any area with potentially
explosive atmosphere, such as fueling areas, fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities.
Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Spark
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in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or
fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Power off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a
blasting area or in areas posted power off “two-way radios” or
“electronic devices” to avoid interfering with blasting operations.
Precautions for Electronic Devices
Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic
interference sent by mobile phone if inadequately shielded,
such as electronic system of vehicles. Please consult the
manufacturer of the device before using the phone if necessary.
Safety and General Use in Vehicles
Safety airbag, brake, speed control system and oil eject system
shouldn’t be affected by wireless transmission. If you do meet
problems above, please contact your automobile provider. Do
not place your phone in the area over an airbag or in the airbag
deployment area. Airbags inflate with great force. If a phone is
placed in the airbag deployment area and the airbag inflates,
the phone may be propelled with great force and cause serious
injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Please turn off your mobile phone at a refueling point, and the
same to the place where the use of two-way radio is prohibited.
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Aircraft Safety
Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to
do so by airport or airline staff.
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on
board the aircraft. If your device offers a ‘flight mode’, this must
be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Battery Use
Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause the unit to
overheat or ignite.
Do not store battery in hot areas or throw it into fire. Otherwise,
it will cause explosion.
Do not disassemble or refit the battery. Otherwise, it will cause
liquid leakage, overheating, explosion and ignition of the battery.
Please store the battery in a cool dry place if you don’t use it for
a long period.
The battery can be recharged for hundreds of times, but it will
eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk time and idle
time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to replace it
with a new one.
Please stop using the charger and battery when they are
damaged or show evidence of aging.
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Return the worn-out battery to the provider or dispose of it in
accordance with environment regulations. Do not dispose of it in
household rubbish.
Please use original batteries or batteries approved by the phone
manufacturer. Using any unauthorized battery may affect your
handset performance or may cause danger of explosion, etc.
Warning: If the battery is damaged, do not discharge it. If the
leakage does come into contact with the eyes or skin, wash
thoroughly in clean water and consult a doctor.
FCC Com plianc e
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference
received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Hea lt h and sa fe ty information
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to
radio waves.
This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission
limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government:
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone
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transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well
below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to
operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to
reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base
station antenna, the lower the power output.
The highest SAR value for the model phone as reported to the FCC
when tested for use at the ear is 1.260W/kg and when worn on the body,
as described in this user guide, is1.180W/kg (Body-worn measurements
differ among phone models, depending upon available enhancements
and FCC requirements).
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various
phones and at various positions, they all meet the government
requirement.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone
with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF
exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file
with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on
FCC ID: Q78-S236
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the
FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no
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metal and the positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
Use of other enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory and are
not holding the phone at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.5
cm from your body when the phone is switched on.
Limit ation of Liabilit y
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out
of or in connection with using this product, whether or not ZTE had
been advised, knew or should have known the possibility of such
damages. The user should refer to the enclosed warranty card for
full warranty and service information.
Note: The pictures and icons shown in the manual are just
schematic drawings for demonstration of functions. If they are
inconsistent with your handset, please take your handset as the
standard. If the inconsistency exits in the manual because the
handset function has been updated, please refer to the follow-up
public information from ZTE CORPORATION.
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Key Func t ions
Torch
Earpiece
Charger interface
Left soft key
Send key End/Power key
4-Way Navigation
keys and Center
ke
y
Right soft key
Phonebook key
QWERTY keyboard
Messaging key
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Function Description
Left soft key Performs the function indicated at the left bottom of
the screen.
Right soft key Performs the function indicated at the right bottom
of the screen.
Center key Press to confirm actions and make selections.
4-Way
Navigation keys
These keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT) allow
for navigation through menu options and quick
access to some function menus.
Send key Press to dial a phone number or answer a call, or
view the call history.
End/Power key Press to exit to the idle mode.
Hold to switch on/off the phone.
QWERTY keyboard Press to enter characters 0-9, the alphabets from
a-z and symbols.
Note: In this User Manual, “press a key” means to press the key
and release it, while “hold a key” means to press the key for at
least two seconds and then release it.
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Locking and U nlocking t he Keypa d
In idle screen, hold key to lock the keypad.
To unlock the keypad, press Left soft key and then press Key.
Locking the keypad can prevent unintentional operations on it. You
can answer an incoming call with the regular operation when the
keypad is locked.
Status Bar I c ons
Indicator What it means Indicator What it means
Signal strength Missed call
Silent New message
General New MMS
Outdoor Battery status
Meeting Alarm clock set
Headset Keypad locked
Bat ter y
The lithium ion battery of the mobile phone can be immediately
used after unpacking.
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Installing the battery
1. Pull the battery cover from the notch on the bottom and remove
the cover.
2. Insert the battery by aligning the gold-colored contacts with the
contacts in the battery slot.
3. Push down the upper section of the battery until it clicks into
place.
4. Replace the battery cover and close it gently until you hear a
click.
Remove the battery cover Pull up the battery
Replace the battery cover Push down the battery
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Removing the battery
1. Make sure that your mobile phone is switched off.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Pull the battery up and remove it from the mobile phone.
Charging the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. For maximum
battery performance, it is recommended that you first use up the
battery power and then charge it completely. A new battery’s full
performance is achieved only after three complete charge and
discharge cycles.
1. Connect your travel adapter to the left side of your mobile
phone as shown in the diagram.
2. Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket.
3. When the battery is being charged, the display will show the
animation of a battery being filled up.
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger.
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Charge the battery
Inse r t ing the SI M card
Insert the SIM card as follows:
1. Make sure that the phone is switched off and the charger is
disconnected from the phone.
2. Turn the phone over and remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the battery if it is already installed.
4. Hold your SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and
then slide it into the card holder with the metal contacts facing
downward.
5. Replace the battery first.
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6. Replace the battery cover.
Insert the SIM card
SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) is a micro-chip that holds
your personal information such as names and phone numbers.
Your phone won’t work without it. If you already have contacts on
your SIM card, they can be transferred in most cases.
Inse r t ing the M e mor y Ca rd
You can use memory card to expand the storage of the phone. You
can store or copy files such as photos, music, and so on. Insert the
memory card as follows:
Open the battery cover and remove the battery. Insert the card
with the metal contacts facing down until it clicks to the right.
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Insert the memory card
Pow e ring your phone on/off
Make sure that the SIM card is in your device and the battery is
charged.
Hold the End/Power key to power on/off the phone.
Writing t ext
Text Mode
Your mobile phone provides the following input methods： abc
mode and Numeric (123) mode.
Entering letters
Press A ~ Z to enter desired characters. It does not work in
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numeric mode.
Press to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
Press to enter a space.
Press to delete letters left of the cursor. Hold to delete
all characters and clear the display.
Entering numbers
In numeric mode, use the numeric keys to enter numbers.
Entering Symbols
Press Options → Input method → Insert symbol, then select
desired symbol.
Adding conta c t to t he Phonebook
There are some numbers that you may want to call again and
again, so it makes sense to add these numbers to your Phonebook.
You can then access these numbers quickly and easily.
1. Go to Menu → Phonebook → Add new contact.
2. Edit the information and save it.
You can also save a number right after you’ve made or received
a phone call or a text message from someone who is not yet in
your Phonebook list.
To delete someone from your Phonebook list, first select the
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name, and then select Options → Delete.
Mak ing and rece iving c alls
The most basic way to make a call is to input the number in the
standby mode and press the Send key. You can also make a
call from the Phonebook list.
To call someone: Go to Menu →Phonebook. Use the Up/Down
keys to find the name of the person you want to call. You can
also type in the first letter of the name of the person you want to
call to find the right name, and press the Send key.
To receive a call, press the Send key.
To end a call, press the End/Power key.
To reject a call, press the End/Power key.
Make sure that you are in an area with sufficient signal coverage to
make calls. The strength of the network signal is indicated on the
Status Bar of the screen.
Sending a nd re c eiving m e ssa ges
You can use your mobile phone to send and receive messages.
Send a message
1. Go to Menu → Messaging → Write message →
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Text/Multimedia message.
2. Write your message. For more information on input method,
see section ‘Text Input’. When you write an SMS, press
Options → Send to, and edit the recipient. When you write
an MMS, you can edit To, Cc, Bcc, Subject and content. In
content field, you can select Options and then choose add
picture, sound, video, attachment and so on.
3. When you finish writing an SMS/MMS, select Options to
send or save the message.
Receive a message
Upon receiving a message, the mobile phone will alert you with
a ringtone, prompt, or a new message icon.
1. Press View to enter the Inbox directly and then press the Center
key to open the message.
2. Use the Up/Down keys to view the message.
3. While the message is open, use Options to reply, delete, or
forward the message. You can also call back the sender.
User profile s
Go to Menu →User profiles. You can select Options → Activate
to activate a profile. Or you can select Options → Customize to
edit a profile.
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Call c e nter
Go to Menu →Call center .
Call history
Dialed calls, Received calls and Missed calls are saved in Call
history. If the records are full, the earliest saved records will be
deleted.
Also, you can delete call logs and view call timers in Call history.
Call settings
You can set call waiting, call divert and call barring and so on.
Sett ing your phone
You can adjust various settings of your phone. Go to Menu →
Settings.
Phone settings: Set time and date, select language, set pref.
input methods and display, etc.
Network settings: Set to automatically or manually select
network and set the preferred networks.
Security settings: Set security features to protect your phone
and SIM card from unauthorized use.
Connectivity: You can add and view your Data account.
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Restore factory settings: Enter the phone lock code to restore to
the factory settings. Some personal information might be lost if
you use this function, so be careful.
Note: You may be required to input the phone password in some of
the security settings interfaces. The default password is 1122. Go to
Security settings → Phone security → Change password to change
the phone password.
Organizer
Go to Menu → Organizer.
Calendar
Go to Organizer → Calendar. The calendar of the current
month will be displayed on the screen and the current date will
be marked by a background box in a special color.
Alarm
Go to Organizer → Alarm. You can view and edit the alarm
clocks settings. You can also enable or disable the alarms.
Mult im e dia
Go to Menu → Multimedia.
Image viewer
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You can select an image and view it.
Camera
To take a photo: aim the camera at the object and then press the Center
key to take the shot.
Configure camera: press the Left soft key to configure your camera.
Audio player
You can play the audio in the memory card.
Note: Before using this function, you must insert the memory
card first.
FM radio
With the radio, you can search for radio channels and listen to
them. In the FM radio interface, you can press the */# keys to
adjust volume, press the Left/Right keys to tune the frequency,
and press the Center key to pause. Select Options to enter the
submenu.
Note: The quality of the radio broadcast depends on the
coverage of the radio station in that particular area.
Note: please take your handset as the standard.
File m a na ge r
Go to Menu →File manager. You can check all the folders in the
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memory card, create new ones or rename, delete the folders, etc.
Note: When you select Format, the data will be lost, so please be
careful with this function.
Servic e s
Go to Menu → Services. In Services you can use the STK.
STK
SIM card Toolkit (STK) services are value-added services provided by
your network provider.
Your mobile phone supports STK service, but if your SIM card and
network provider do not support the service, these functions can’t be
used.