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C79 User manual
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ZTE Corporation
ZTE C79 CDMA 1X Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
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Copyright © 2008 by 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.
ZTE Corporation operates a policy of continuous development. ZTE Corporation reserves
the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this
document without prior notice.
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Contents
1. For your safety.......................................................... 11
General Care................................................................................................. 11
Aircraft Safety.............................................................................................. 13
Hospital Safety ............................................................................................. 13
General Guidelines....................................................................................... 14
Road Safety .................................................................................................. 15
Vehicles Equipped With an Air Bag ............................................................ 16
Third Party Equipment ................................................................................. 16
Efficient Use................................................................................................. 16
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy...................................................................... 16
Emergency Services ..................................................................................... 18
FCC Notice................................................................................................... 18
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device............................................ 19
Turning on the HAC Setting......................................................................... 21
Copyright Notice.......................................................................................... 22
2. Introduction .............................................................. 23
Overview ...................................................................................................... 23
What’s included............................................................................................ 23
C79 Technical Specifications....................................................................... 24
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Phone at a glance ..........................................................................................25
Key Definitions.............................................................................................26
User Interface................................................................................................29
Indicators and Icons......................................................................................29
3. Set up Your Phone.....................................................31
Battery...........................................................................................................31
Installing the Battery................................................................................31
Charging the Battery................................................................................32
Removing the Battery ...............................................................................33
Memory Card................................................................................................33
Inserting the MicroSD Memory Card.......................................................34
Removing the MicroSD Memory Card.....................................................34
Powering On/Off your Phone........................................................................34
Unlocking Your Phone..................................................................................35
Connecting to the Network ...........................................................................35
Activating Your Phone..................................................................................35
4. Basic Operations.......................................................36
Making Voice Calls ......................................................................................36
Using the Keypad.....................................................................................36
Using the Contacts list .............................................................................36
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Using the last number dialed................................................................... 36
Using a number from the Call History .................................................... 37
Using Speed Dials.................................................................................... 37
Answering Voice Calls............................................................................. 38
In-Call Features ............................................................................................ 38
Three-Way Call............................................................................................ 39
Call Waiting ................................................................................................. 39
5. Entering Text ............................................................ 40
Key Functions............................................................................................... 40
Text Input Modes ......................................................................................... 41
6. Contacts.................................................................... 44
Contact List .................................................................................................. 45
New Contact................................................................................................. 46
Groups.......................................................................................................... 47
Speed Dials................................................................................................... 47
7. Calls.......................................................................... 48
All Calls........................................................................................................ 48
Missed Calls ................................................................................................. 48
Incoming Calls.............................................................................................. 49
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Outgoing Calls..............................................................................................49
Call Timers....................................................................................................49
8. Messaging .................................................................50
Send New......................................................................................................50
Insert ........................................................................................................51
Slide..........................................................................................................52
Preview.....................................................................................................52
Erase Item ................................................................................................52
Cc/Bcc/Sub...............................................................................................52
Save To Drafts..........................................................................................52
Quick Text ................................................................................................53
Signature..................................................................................................53
Message Priority......................................................................................53
Inbox.............................................................................................................53
Reading a message...................................................................................53
Replying to a message..............................................................................54
Outbox ..........................................................................................................54
Drafts ............................................................................................................55
Sent ...............................................................................................................55
Saved.............................................................................................................55
Voice Mail ....................................................................................................55
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Web Alerts.................................................................................................... 56
Settings......................................................................................................... 56
Message Settings...................................................................................... 56
Quick Text Settings .................................................................................. 57
Memory Info................................................................................................. 57
9. Brew.......................................................................... 58
10. Web Wireless......................................................... 59
11. Music & Media....................................................... 61
Music Player................................................................................................. 61
Create a play list...................................................................................... 61
Manage a play list ................................................................................... 62
Control the music player.......................................................................... 62
Camera.......................................................................................................... 63
Take pictures............................................................................................ 63
Viewing your photos ................................................................................ 64
My Tunes...................................................................................................... 64
Playing your tunes................................................................................... 64
Managing your Tunes.............................................................................. 65
My Images.................................................................................................... 66
View your image ...................................................................................... 66
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Managing your Images.............................................................................66
Preload Files..................................................................................................67
Tunes........................................................................................................67
Images......................................................................................................67
Memory Info.................................................................................................68
12. Games....................................................................69
13. Tools......................................................................70
Calculator......................................................................................................70
Alarm Clock..................................................................................................71
Edit an alarm............................................................................................71
Alarm options...........................................................................................72
Calendar........................................................................................................72
Adding an appointment ............................................................................72
Viewing an appointment...........................................................................72
Calendar Options.....................................................................................73
Tip Calc.........................................................................................................73
World Clock..................................................................................................74
Voice Memo..................................................................................................74
Recording a Voice Memo.........................................................................74
Listen to a Voice Memo............................................................................75
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14. Settings ................................................................. 76
Sound Settings.............................................................................................. 76
Ringers..................................................................................................... 76
Keypad Tone............................................................................................ 77
Volume..................................................................................................... 77
Power On/Off Tone.................................................................................. 78
Alerts........................................................................................................ 78
Display Settings............................................................................................ 78
Language ...................................................................................................... 79
Bluetooth ...................................................................................................... 79
Bluetooth Manager.................................................................................. 80
Bluetooth Device...................................................................................... 80
Pairing with a new Bluetooth device ....................................................... 80
GPS............................................................................................................... 81
System .......................................................................................................... 81
Call Setup ................................................................................................ 81
Saving Options......................................................................................... 82
Memory Info............................................................................................. 82
Phone Info................................................................................................ 82
System Settings......................................................................................... 82
TTY Mode ................................................................................................ 83
Security.................................................................................................... 84
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Airplane Mode ON/OFF...............................................................................84
15. Glossary.................................................................86
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1. For your safety
General Care
Your handset contains delicate electronic circuitry, magnets and battery systems. You
should treat it with care and give particular attention to the following points:
Do not allow the handset, battery or accessories to come into contact with liquids
or moisture at any time. Do not immerse it in any liquid.
Do not place the handset alongside computer disks, credit cards, travel cards or
other magnetic media. The information contained on the disks or cards may be
affected by the handset.
Do not place anything inside the folded handset.
Do not paint the handset.
Do not leave the handset or battery in places where the temperature could
exceed 140˚F, e.g. on a car dashboard or a windowsill, behind glass in direct
sunlight, etc.
Do not remove the handset battery while the handset is switched on.
Take care not to allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings to contact or
short circuit the battery terminals.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire. The handset’s Li-ION batteries may be safely
disposed of at a Li-ION recycling point.
Do not put the handset’s battery in your mouth, as battery electrolytes may be
toxic if swallowed.
Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the
system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a
risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.
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Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to contact the
battery terminals.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard.
Do not put a battery into a microwave oven, dryer or high-pressure container.
Do not contact battery directly into an electric outlet or cigarette lighter charger.
Use only authorized chargers.
Do not puncture the battery with a sharp object such as a needle.
When the battery is disposed, be sure it is non-conducting by applying vinyl tape
to the (+) and (-) terminals.
Do not drop, throw, or subject the handset to rough treatment.
Stop using the battery if abnormal heat, odor, discoloration, deformation, or
abnormal condition is detected during use, charge or storage.
Do not use with a damaged or deformed battery.
Do not solder the battery directly.
Remove the battery whose life cycle has expired from equipment immediately.
The earpiece may become warm during normal use. Also, the handset itself
may become warm while the battery is being charged.
When a handset is in vibration mode, the vibration may cause the handset to
move.
Be careful not to place the handset near heat sources (such as a heater).
Use a damp or anti-static cloth to clean the handset. Do not use an ordinary dry
cloth or electrostatic cloth. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners as these
could damage the casing.
Third party equipment: The use of third party equipment, cables, or accessories,
not made or authorized by ZTE, may invalidate the warranty of your phone and
also adversely affect the phone’s safety and operation.
Remember to make backup copies of all important data on your handset.
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Remember to recycle: The cardboard packing supplied with this handset is ideal
for recycling.
Warnings: In the unlikely event of a battery leak, tare care to keep the battery
discharge away from your eyes and skin. If the leakage does come into contact with
the eyes or skin, flush thoroughly with clean water and consult with a doctor.
Aircraft Safety
Switch off your phone or activate the airplane mode when inside or near an
aircraft. Use of handsets in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the
aircraft and may disrupt the cellular network. Failure to observe this instruction
may lead to suspension or denial of phone service to the offender, or legal action,
or both.
Airplane mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as games,
calculator, voice memos, and many others when you are in an airplane or other
area where wireless signals may cause interference. In the airplane mode, you
are prohibited from making or receiving voice/data calls, however you may still
attempt calls to your local emergency number.
Hospital Safety
Switch off your phone and remove its battery in areas where handset use is
prohibited.
Follow the instructions given by any respective medical facility regarding the use
of cellular handsets on their premises.
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General Guidelines
Many jurisdictions have laws and regulations about taking pictures in public or
private areas regarding the processing and further use of such pictures. ZTE
encourages its customers to obey all laws and to honor the personal rights of
others.
Check the roaming agreement availability with your network operator.
The use of mobile phones is not allowed in some radiation sensitive areas, such
as hospitals, research centers, and airplanes. The user is responsible to power-
off the device. If there is any uncertainty, the battery should be removed.
Observe any signs that indicate to power off your handset, such as those near
gas stations, or explosives and power off the handset/device upon them.
If you have a heart condition, be careful with the setting of call vibration or tone
volume.
Do not allow children to play with the handset, charger or batteries.
The operation of some medical electronic devices, such as hearing aids and
pacemakers, may be affected if a handset is used next to them. Observe any
Caution signs and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Take care not to put your phone in the back pocket of your pants and then sit on
the phone. Also, do not put your phone at the bottom of a bag where it may be
subject to excessive weight or pressure as this may damage the LCD and
camera lens and cause them to malfunction.
Your phone contains metal, which may cause you to develop an itch, rash or
eczema depending on your physical condition.
Do not leave the phone discharged or without a battery for a long period of time.
Otherwise some data may be erased.
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Road Safety
You must exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Give your full
attention to driving.
Observe all of the recommendations contained in your local traffic safety
documentation.
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving conditions
require so. Check if local laws and/or regulations restrict the use of cellular
phones while driving.
You must not stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway to answer or make a call,
except in emergency situations.
Switch off your handset at a refuelling point, such as a gas station, even if you
are not refuelling your own car.
Do not store or carry flammable or explosive materials in the same compartment
as the handset.
Electronic systems in vehicle, such as anti-lock brakes, speed control and fuel
injection systems are not normally affected by radio transmissions. The
manufacturer of such equipment may advise if it is adequately shielded from
radio transmissions. If you suspect vehicle problems caused by the radio
transmitter in handset, consult your dealer and do not switch on the handset until
your handset has been checked by a qualified technician.
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Vehicles Equipped With an Air Bag
An airbag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including either installed or
portable wireless equipment, in the area over the airbag or in the airbag deployment area.
If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the airbag inflates, serious injury
could result.
Third Party Equipment
The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not made or authorized by ZTE,
may invalidate the warranty of the handset and also adversely affect the handset’s
operation. For example, use only the ZTE charger supplied with the handset.
Efficient Use
For optimum performance with minimum power consumption, do not cover the antenna
area (It’s on the bottom of your phone) with your hand. Covering the antenna affects the
call quality, may cause the handset to operate at higher power levels than needed, and
may shorten talk and standby times.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Your handset is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is turned on, it
intermittently receives and transmits Radio Frequency (RF) energy in radio waves to
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handle and control the power level at which the handset transmits. Exposure to radio
frequency energy:
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information. The
handset is designed to comply with safely, requirements for exposure to radio
waves. This requirement is based on scientific guidelines that include safety
margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as
the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using a
standardized method with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power
level in all used frequency bands.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various ZTE phone
models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to
radio waves.
The SAR limit recommended is 1.6w/kg averaged over one(1) gram of tissue.
The highest SAR value for this model phone tested for use at the head is
0.869w/kg(1g)
The highest SAR value for this model phone tested for use at the body is
0.364w/kg(1g) SAR compliance for body-worn operations is restricted to belt-
clips, holsters, or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the
assembly and which provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device,
including its antenna, and the users body.
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Emergency Services
To make an emergency call in any country:
1. Ensure your handset is ON and in service.
2. Press the End key as many times as needed to clear the display and ready the device
for calls.
3. Enter a local emergency number.
4. Press the Send key to dial the number. Follow instructions received and do not end
the call until told to do so.
When the dial lock function is on, press the Right soft key and then enter a local
emergency number. Press the Send key or OK key to dial the number.
Note: Tell the operator which service you require: Police, Ambulance, Fire Engine,
Coastguard or Mountain Rescue Service. Give your position, and if possible, remain
stationary and maintain contact. Due to the nature of the cellular system, the connection of
emergency calls cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely on any wireless device for
essential communication like medical emergencies.
FCC Notice
This mobile phone 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
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device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This mobile phone 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 radiated 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 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device
Your C79 device is compliant with the FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) requirements.
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When some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and
cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing
devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in
the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed
ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing-device users in finding phones
that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones
that have been rated have a label on the box. Your C79 has been tested for hearing aid
device compatibility and has an M[4] and/or T[4] rating.
These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary, depending on the level of immunity of
your hearing device and the degree of your hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to
be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully.
Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your
personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less
interference with hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher
of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely
to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than
unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices
contain telecoils.) The more immune your hearing aid device is, the less likely you are to
experience interference noise from your wireless phone. Hearing aid devices should have
ratings similar to those of phones. Ask your hearing health-care professional for the rating
of your hearing aid.
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your
hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for
your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are
to experience interference noise from wireless devices.
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For additional information about the FCC's actions with regard to hearing aid compatible
wireless devices and other steps the FCC has taken to ensure that individuals with
disabilities have access to telecommunications services, please go to www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.
Turning on the HAC Setting
When the HAC setting is on, your C79 sends the audio from your phone calls to the telecoil
rather than to the microphone of your hearing aid. You are likely to hear calls much better
because volume is increased and background noise and feedback are diminished. The
HAC setting improves only the calls you listen to through the earpiece. Turn off the
[Bluetooth] function. It does not affect calls heard on the speakerphone or with or a headset.
HAC requires extra battery power, so watch your battery consumption when it's turned on.
CAUTION
Do not turn on the HAC setting unless you use a hearing aid with a telecoil. Using this
setting without a hearing aid or with a hearing aid without a telecoil may be harmful to your
hearing.
1 Make sure your phone is turned on.
2 Press Menu.
3 Select Settings -> system->HAC Mode
4 Check ON box.
5 Select OK.
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Copyright Notice
The video/audio recordings you make/download are protected by copyright laws. They are
for personal use only and must not be otherwise used without the permission of the
copyright owner.
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2. Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the ZTE C79 Mobile Phone. The C79 is capable of making voice
calls and data connections to CDMA 1x networks. This phone provides many functions
which are practical for daily use, including a camera, wireless internet browser etc. It can
be connected to Bluetooth wireless devices and accessories. Simultaneously, it can also
be connected to the PC as a USB flash disk.
To guarantee this mobile phone is always in its best condition, read this manual carefully
and keep it for future reference. To ensure your safety, read the section For Your Safety
thoroughly before using this handset for the first time.
What’s included
Your ZTE C79 Mobile Phone package contains the following components. Check the box
carefully to ensure all items are present.
C79 Handset
Battery
User Manual and literature pack
AC Travel Charger
We, ZTE Corporation,
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Declared that the product is installed with battery separately in the box. The FCC ID label
is placed on the mobile phone clearly visible to all persons at the time of purchase.
C79 Technical Specifications
Handset Type C79
Dimensions (Lx W x H) 100×49×18mm （3.94×1.93×0.71in）
Weight Less than100 g (including battery)
Continuous Standby Time 180 hours.(subject to the net work)
Continuous Talk Time 220 minutes(subject to the network)
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Phone at a glance
[1] Camera Lens
[2] Outer Display
[3] Player Control Key
[4] Volume Key
[5] Camera Key
[6] T Flash
[7] USB Charger Port
[8] Battery Cover
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Key Definitions
Left Soft Key – Execute prompts that appear in the lower-left
corner of the screen, directly above the button. These prompts
change according to the screen content.
Right Soft Key – Execute prompts that appear in the lower-right
corner of the screen, directly above the button. These prompts
change according to the screen content.
Send Key – Make and answer calls. This button is also a short
cut key to “All Calls” from the idle screen.
End Key – End calls and close applications. Holding this key
for a while in the idle screen, it will power off the handset.
Camera Key – Holding this key for a while will launch the
camera function when flip open.
Vol. up / Vol. down – Adjusts the volume of calls and music
play.
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Player Control Keys – Control the music player for fast
forward, play/pause, and back forward.
Navigation Keys – These keys (up, down, left and right) allow
for navigation through menu options and quick accessing to
some function menus.
OK Key – Confirm actions and make selections. This key also
executes prompts that appear on the lower-middle button on the
screen, above the key. These prompts change according to
screen content.
…
0-9 Number/Alphabetic Keys – These keys are used for
entering numbers and letters to a text, dialing a speed call, and
selecting options while navigating menus. Press 1 key in
standby mode to launch Voice Mail for shortcut.
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# and * Keys – These keys have different functions, depending
on the mode or function menu. Hold the * key for a while in
standby mode to switch between standard mode and vibration
mode of your phone.
Back Key – Deletes characters during text entry. This key
returns to the previous page during menu navigation and web
browsing.
Speaker Key – Activates and de-activates the speakerphone
function during voice calls.
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Text & Graphics Area: Shows the text,
commands, and all information entered
User Interface
User Interface is constituted by three parts. They are icon area, text & graphic area, and
soft key indictor area.
Indicators and Icons
Signal Strength Indicator No Service Available
Call in Progress Battery Status Indicator
New Voice Mail Indicator New SMS Indicator
New MMS Message Indicator New MMS and SMS Indicator
Icon Area: Shows the function icons running
Soft Key Indicator Area: Shows the current
functions for the related soft ke
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New Web Message Indicator New Voice Mail and Web Message
Indicator
1x Data Service Indicator Missed Call
SMS Priority MMS Priority
Ringer Is On Silent Indicator
Vibration Mode Alarm Indicator
Vibration and Ringer Mode Bluetooth Service Indicator
Roaming Indicator Bluetooth Headset Indicator
E911 GPS GPS Service Available Icon
Data Communication in
Progress
Data Communication Dormant
Calendar Indicator SSL ( Web Security)
TTY Airplane Mode Is Active
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3. Set up Your Phone
This chapter outlines the steps required to set up your phone, power-on and activate on
your service provider’s network. Follow the procedure below step-by-step to get started.
Battery
Please switch off your phone and disconnect the charger with it before remove the battery.
Avoid touching electronic components on the battery and battery compartment of the
phone.
Installing the Battery
1. Insert battery to the plastic retainer clip. Make sure the + and – terminals on the battery be lined
up with the metallic points in the battery compartment.
2. Push down on the bottom section of the battery until it clicks into place. It should be aligned with
the bottom of the phone.
3.
2.
1.
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3. Place the battery cover so that it covers the entire battery. Slide the cover until it locks into
position. Make sure the battery cover is secure.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is not fully charged when
you purchase your phone, but there may be enough power in the battery to turn the phone
on. Charge the battery with the procedure indicated below.
Note: For maximum battery performance, it is recommended that you completely charge
the battery before using the phone for the first time. A new battery’s full performance is
achieved only after three complete charge and discharge cycles.
1. Pull the rubber USB cover out of the USB port and rotate it 90 degrees.
2. Insert the charger’s USB adapter into the USB port. Ensure that the adapter is inserted with the
correct orientation. Do not force the connector into the USB port.
Note: Make sure plug the AC charger into a standard AC outlet box when you begin
charging the battery
1.
2.
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Removing the Battery
If you need to remove your phone’s battery, please follow the procedure indicated below:
1. Slide the back cover toward the bottom of the phone and lift off the back cover.
2. Insert your fingernail into the finger grip the slot on the bottom of the battery. Lift the bottom of the
battery away from the handset.
3. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Memory Card
Your phone allows you to use a MicroSD memory card to expand the phone’s available
memory space. This digital card allows you to easily exchange images, music and voice
data quickly between SD compatible devices.
1.
2.
3.
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Inserting the MicroSD Memory Card
1. Open the rubber MicroSD access door located on the top of the phone and rotate it 90 degrees.
2. Firmly insert the MicroSD card into the slot until it clicks into place.
3. Close the rubber memory card access door.
Removing the MicroSD Memory Card
1. Open the rubber MicroSD access door located on the top of the phone and rotate it 90 degrees.
2. Push the memory card downwards to release it from the slot.
3. Pull the memory card completely out of the MicroSD slot on the handset.
4. Close the rubber memory card access door.
Note: Do not remove the memory card while reading or writing to the card. Doing so may
cause data corruption on the card or phone. If possible, insert and remove the memory
card while the phone is powered off.
Powering On/Off your Phone
To power on the phone, press and hold the End key for a while. If the handset lock code
has been activated, the phone will prompt to enter the code. The default password is 1234.
To power off the phone, press and hold the End key for a while from the idle screen.
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Warning: Do not power the phone on when wireless phone use is prohibited, or when it
may cause interference or danger.
Unlocking Your Phone
By setting the handset lock code, you can protect your phone against unauthorized use.
To unlock the phone, enter the handset lock code and then press the OK key.
Connecting to the Network
After your phone is unlocked, it will automatically search for the network.
Activating Your Phone
Before placing a call with your new phone, you must activate the phone on the network. To
activate the phone, dial provisioning number from the idle screen and follow the step-by-
step instructions. Once the display indicates that programming is successful, the handset
will restart automatically. You may then place a call with your handset.
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4. Basic Operations
Making Voice Calls
Using the Keypad
1. Enter a phone number including the full area code by using the numeric keypad.
If an incorrect character is entered, use the Back key to delete the digit.
Pressing the Back key for a while will erase all digits before the cursor.
2. Press the Send key to make the voice call.
3. Press the End key to end the call, or to cancel the call attempt.
Note: To make an emergency call, enter the emergency number and press the Send key.
If possible, remain stationary and keep the line connected.
Using the Contacts list
You can also make a call by choosing a record from your Contacts. To place a call from
the contact list:
1. Choose the Contacts menu to display your contact list.
2. Scroll to the desired entry and press the Send key to make a call.
Using the last number dialed
Your phone can re-dial the last number that was called. To dial the last number:
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1. Press the Send key from the standby mode.
2. Press the Send key again to dial the first entry.
Using a number from the Call History
Generally, all calls you have made or received are saved in a list on the phone. All
numbers are grouped into Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, and Missed Calls. To dial a
number from your call history:
1. Select Menu→Calls from the standby mode.
2. Navigate through the menu and press OK to select Outgoing, Incoming or
Missed calls.
3. Select the phone number you want to dial from the list and press the Send key
to place the call.
Using Speed Dials
Your phone is capable of storing 9 Speed Dial numbers that can be quickly dialed from the
standby mode. Among the nine digit buttons, the 1 is assigned to Voice Mail function. To
use the Speed Dialing feature:
1. Press and hold the number key for the Speed Dial entry you would like to call.
2. The call will be connected automatically.
3. Press the End key to end the call, or to cancel the call attempt.
Note: If you have not already assigned a Speed Dial to the selected key, the phone will
prompt that no Speed Dial has been assigned. You may click Yes to add a Speed Dial
immediately. For more information on creating Speed Dials, Refer to section 6 in this
manual.
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Answering Voice Calls
When you receive a call, the ring tone, illumination or vibration function will be activated,
depending on your current settings. If the Caller ID function has been activated by the
caller, the caller’s phone number will be displayed. If the calling party use the service
hiding their phone number, your phone will show that the phone number has been withheld.
To answer the call, open the flip and press the Send or OK key. You can disconnect the
call by pressing the End key or closing the phone’s flip.
Note: You can also enable the phone to answer calls automatically when the flip is
opened, or by pressing any key on the keypad. The default setting can be changed in
Menu→Settings→ System→Call Setup→Call Answer.
If your phone is connected to a compatible Bluetooth headset, you can answer or end the
call by pressing the Send/End key.
In-Call Features
Volume
During a call, you can adjust the earpiece volume by pressing the volume key on the side
of the phone.
Mute
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You can mute your voice during the call by pressing Mute, located on the right soft key.
Pressing Unmute will allow the caller to hear your voice again.
Speakerphone
Your phone has a speakerphone function that allows you to talk hands-free with the use of
the phone’s external speakers. To talk with speakerphone, press the Speaker key on the
keypad after the call has been connected. Press the Speaker key again to return to the
standard call mode.
Note: The 3-way calling and call waiting feature requires network support and may result
in additional charges. Contact your service provider for more information.
Three-Way Call
Your phone has a three-way calling feature, which enables you to have conference calls
with two parties.
Call Waiting
Your phone can accept phone calls while another call is active.
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5. Entering Text
Key Functions
Key Function Description
Left soft key Execute prompts that appear in the lower-left
corner of the screen, directly above the button
Right soft key Execute prompts that appear in the lower-right
corner of the screen, directly above the button
OK key Confirm actions and makes selections. This
key also executes prompts that appear on the
lower-middle button on the screen, above the
key.
Navigation
Key
Move the cursor up and down, left and right
during text editing.
* key Switch between Lowercase Alphabetic mode
and Uppercase Alphabetic mode.
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# key Insert a space for pressing once.
End key Exit
…
0-9 keys Enter characters 0-9 and the alphabets from a-
z. In text input mode, use key 1 to enter
punctuations and symbols.
Back key Delete the previous character during text
editing. Long pressing the Back key erases all
text.
Text Input Modes
During text entry, you can press the display symbol button on the right soft key to select the
input mode. The current mode is indicated on the right soft key menu among the following
display symbols:
Display Symbol Text Entry Mode
Lowercase Alphabetic mode
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Uppercase Alphabetic mode
Word predictive text mode
Number mode
Alphabetic Mode
In Alphabetic mode, the alphanumeric keys from 2 to 9 are used to enter letters and
numbers. You can enter the letters among the letters displayed on the keypad by pressing
the keypad once and once again, and wait for a while until the underline of the entering
letter disappears, the letter will be entered successfully. Take the 2 key for example:
There are letters “abc” on the keypad.
So press the 2 key once to enter the letter “a”, twice to enter the letter “b”, three times to
letter “c” and four times to enter number “2”, then continue pressing to start a new loop of
“a” to “2”.
Word Mode
Word mode allows you to input messages or text quickly by using your keypad and the
built-in predictive dictionary. To write a desired word, begin entering letters with the keys
“a” to “z”. After part of the word has been entered, a list will be displayed on the menu bar
with the most commonly used words containing the letters you have input.
As you enter more letters, the words in the predictive dictionary will be modified to reflect
your current text. At any time, you may scroll down the list with the Navigation Keys or 0
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key and select a desired word by pressing OK key. The complete word will be displayed
in the editing window.
Number Mode
In Number mode, use alphanumeric keys from 0 to 9 to enter the number. You can only
enter the number directly shown on the keypad. The letters can’t be entered in this mode.
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6. Contacts
Your phone has an address book capable of storing 500 contacts containing phone
numbers, E-mail addresses, URLs and many other fields. To enter the contact list from the
standby mode, select Menu→Contacts.
This menu allows you to save and manage contact address information. In Contacts you
can add a new address, or search saved contact addresses by name. You can also add a
personal ringtone to a contact card.
Note: To quickly access the Contacts menu, press the left soft key named Contacts from
the standby mode.
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Contact List
Select Contact List to view the listing of all contacts stored on your phone. You may scroll
up or down the list using the Up/Down key, and press OK to view the desired contact
information. Pressing Options will display the following pop-up menu:
1. New Contact: Add a new contact.
2. Send Message: Send a message or E-mail to the contact.
3. Send Bus. Card: Send the name, number and e-mail address of the record via Bluetooth to
another Bluetooth compatible mobile phone.
4. Delete: Delete the selected record.
5. Groups: Display the groups interface.
6. Set Speed Dial: Assign the current number to one of the Speed Dial dialing keys. Speed
dialing allows you to press and hold a number key in standby mode to call the stored phone
number.
7. Delete All: Delete all records.
8. Memory Info: View the amount of Used, Available and Total records information.
You may also search for a contact from the Contact List screen. Type the name of the
desired contact. Your input will be displayed at the bottom of the contact list. The phone
will automatically scroll to the name that most closely matches your input.
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New Contact
The New Contact menu allows you to add a new contact record. The following information
can be stored for each contact:
Name: Contact name.
Mobile1: Mobile phone number.
Home: Home phone number.
Office: Office phone number.
Mobile2: Mobile phone number.
Email: Email address.
Group: Contact group (ie. Family, Business, VIP, etc.)
Ringtone: Ringtone to be played when receiving calls from the contact.
Notes: Other information about the contact.
Press the OK key to save the contact information. Press the Back key to exit from the
New Contact interface.
Note: You may enter any of the contact information above; however, the name and a
phone number or an E-mail address must be entered in order to save the contact.
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Groups
The Groups menu allows you to add contacts to any of the five caller groups. The
following are available from the Groups menu:
1. Edit: Rename the selected group
2. Msg: Switch to the contacts list for the desired group. You can mark recipients from the
group to whom you can send an MMS or SMS message.
3. Select: Switch to the contacts list of the current group
Speed Dials
The Speed Dials menu allows you to view the current list of speed dials and add new
entries. Use the UP/DOWN key to navigate to a desired speed dial number.
For speed dial numbers that are already assigned, click View to see the contact name and
phone number. You may also select Dial to call the contact, or Clear to remove the contact
from the voice dialing list.
To add a new speed dial, navigate an empty speed dial number and press List. The
contact list will be displayed. Navigate to the desired contact and press Select to add the
contact to the speed dial list.
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7. Calls
Your phone has a call history feature that automatically stores information about incoming,
outgoing and missed calls.
You may navigate though the Calls interface with the UP/DOWN key and press OK key to
view the information below:
All Calls
List of all incoming, outgoing and missed calls
Missed Calls
Displays calls received but not answered
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Incoming Calls
Displays calls received by the phone
Outgoing Calls
Displays calls made from the phone
Call Timers
The Call Timers feature allows you to view the approximate duration of your calls, as well
as data transferred and data connection time.
You can reset the information such as Last Call, Recent Calls, Data Transferred and
Connection Time by selecting the Reset on the right soft key.
Note: The call timers are not intended for billing purposes. The actual invoice for calls and
service provider may vary depending on network features, rounding off for billing, rates and
so forth.
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8. Messaging
Your phone has the functionalities of sending and receiving text messages (SMS),
multimedia messages (MMS) and voice mail messages. To enter the messaging interface
from standby mode, select Menu→Messaging.
Send New
The Send New selection is used to create and send a message with the composer. To
create a message, enter a phone number or E-mail address in the To field. You may
directly enter the recipient’s number using the keypad. After entering one number or
address, you may press the OK key to enter additional addresses.
You may also add recipients from your contact list by pressing the Options→Contact.
Use the UP/DOWN keys to highlight the desired contact, and press the Mark and then
press Select to select the contact. You may scroll down to select multiple recipients. After
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the desired numbers have been selected, press the OK to add the recipients to the
message.
Note: You may send an SMS to a maximum of 10 recipients, and an MMS to a maximum
of 30 recipients, inclusive of the To, Cc and Bcc fields. These fields can each contain a
maximum of 10 recipients.
When you have finished entering all recipients, press the DOWN key to move the cursor to
the lower window for creating your message text. For more information about text entry,
refer to Section 5 – Entering Text.
Press the OK key to send the message. You can also save your message at any time by
selecting Options→Save To Drafts.
Note: The maximum size of an MMS message is 350kB, and it may contain a combination
of text, audio, and photo.
Your phone allows you to perform a variety of other functions within the messaging window.
Select Options to access the following features:
Insert
Your phone also allows you to add pictures and audio files to your message. From the
messaging composition screen, select Insert to display the following options:
1. MyImages: Add an image from the folder lists.
2. MyTunes: Add an audio clip from the folder lists.
3. New Image: Start the camera to take a photo and insert it into the message.
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4. New Tune: Start the sound recorder to create a new audio file, and insert it into the message.
Slide
Enter the slide interface
1. Add Slide: Switch to the slide interface.
2. Delete Slide: Delete the current slide.
3. Previous Slide: View the previous slide.
4. Next Slide: View the next slide, when more than one slide has been added.
5. Slide Timing: Set the duration (in seconds) for each slide.
Preview
Preview the message.
Erase Item
Erase the selected image and audio item from the message.
Cc/Bcc/Sub
View and enter the cc/bcc recipients and subject text. After inputting the desired
information, press the Done to save.
Save To Drafts
Save the message to the Drafts folder.
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Quick Text
Quick Text messages are used to enter common responses to questions from a pre-defined
dictionary. Select Quick Text, locate a desired phrase and click OK to add the text to the
current message. For more information about Quick Text, refer to Settings - Quick Text
settings.
Signature
Input your pre-defined signature. See Settings – Signature for information on how to
create a customized signature.
Message Priority
Set the priority for the message. If you set High priority to the message, it will be an
exclamation mark displayed on the message icon when the message listed in the message
box.
Inbox
The Inbox folder contains all of your received text and multimedia messages. From this
folder you can review your received messages, reply or forward messages to another
recipient. To access the inbox from standby mode, select Menu→Messaging→Inbox.
Reading a message
1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the desired message.
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2. Press the View.
3. If the message is an SMS message, it will be displayed on the screen immediately.
4. If the message is an MMS message, an MMS notification will be displayed. Press the Get to
download the message.
5. The message will download and you will be returned to the Inbox.
6. Highlight the downloaded message and press View. The message will be displayed on the
screen.
7. You may press the Reply to respond to the original recipient.
Replying to a message
1. Highlight the desired message and press the Reply or View→Reply.
2. Compose your reply message. For more information about creating messages, refer to Send New.
Outbox
The Outbox folder contains all messages that are waiting to be sent, or were
unsuccessfully sent during the last attempt. From this folder you can edit or re-send your
message.
To edit a message before sending, press Edit. This will display the composer interface
where you can edit your message. Select Send from this screen to send the message.
You can also send a message directly from the Outbox by pressing the Send.
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Drafts
The Drafts folder contains drafts and unfinished text and multimedia messages. From this
folder you can complete and re-send your messages. Select the Edit to open the message,
and press Send in the composer to send the message.
You may delete a highlighted message by pressing the Delete located on the right soft key.
Sent
The Sent folder contains messages that have been successfully sent by your phone.
Press Edit to open the composer interface to edit or re-send your message. You may also
select Delete to delete selected message from the Sent box.
Saved
The Saved folder contains saved text and multimedia messages. From this folder you can
edit and resend your messages. The messages that are saved in this folder will not be
deleted automatically.
You can view a saved message by highlighting the desired message and selecting View.
You can also reply to messages by pressing Reply.
Voice Mail
When the Voice Mail function is available, all unanswered calls to your phone can be
transferred to your voice mailbox, even if your phone is not being used or powered off.
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You should set up your voice mailbox and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated. For more information, contact your service provider.
To check your voice mailbox, select Call from the Voice Mail interface. The phone will
automatically place a voice call to the Voice Mail center. You may clear the new Voice Mail
indicator by pressing Reset.
Shortcut: To quickly access your voice mailbox from standby mode, press and hold the 1
key. Your phone will automatically place a voice call to the Voice Mail center.
Web Alerts
Your phone is capable of receiving Web Alerts from online providers. For more details,
contact your service provider. To access your Web Alerts:
1. From standby mode, select Menu→Messaging→Web Alerts.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Settings
This menu allows you to customize the options to fit your preferences. From the standby
mode, select Menu→Messaging→Settings to access the settings menu.
Message Settings
1. SaveTo Sent Box: Set whether messages are saved to the Sent folder.
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2. Auto Delete Inbox: If new message comes, it will automatically delete the oldest message when
the inbox is full.
3. Default Entry Mode: Set the default entry mode.
4. Auto Download: Set the preference for downloading MMS messages.
5. Delivery Report: On and Off the delivery report.
6. Read Report: On and Off the read report.
7. Picture Talk Alert: On and off the picture talk alert.
8. Callback: Set the callback number that is sent along with SMS and MMS messages.
9. Signature: Allow you to input and save your message signature. The saved signature is
appended to all outgoing messages.
Quick Text Settings
The Quick Text Settings is a list of phrases that are commonly used in short messaging.
To view or edit the phrase, press the Edit. For more information on adding Quick Text to
your message, refer to Send New.
Memory Info
The Memory Info menu displays the amount of memory available for text and multimedia
messages. Press the OK key to exit from the menu.
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9. Brew
Your phone has a shopping menu that allows you to purchase music, ringtones, images,
games and a variety of applications.
Navigate the navigation keys to get into the menu you desired. Follow the on-screen
instructions to download and manage the desired files. The Help menu gives more
information about the mobile shop of buying applications.
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10. Web Wireless
The browser feature on your phone allows you to view internet content. You can view
specially designed versions of popular websites which include sports, weather, news, stock
quotes and many others. As well, you can download ringtones, wallpaper, and games from
your service provider.
Launching and Navigating the Browser
When you choose Web Wireless menu, you will be connected to the service provider’s
homepage automatically. You may press Options to access the browser submenu. The
following selections are available:
Home: Go to the homepage
Forward: Go back and reload the web page.
Go To URL: Switch to the URL screen where web addresses can be input
Bookmarks: All previously accessed addresses can be saved as bookmarks on your
phone.
History: Browse previously viewed web addresses
Screenshot: Allows you to manage your screenshots
View URL: Show the detail information of current URL and send the link as a
message.
Search web: Search via the search engine defined by your service provider.
Advanced: View the advanced menu for the Browser
1. Home: Clear the cache memory and reload the browser
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2. Multimedia: Allows setting preferences for display pictures and
background music
3. Clear Memory: Allows clearing of the stored cookies, cache, etc
4. Scroll Mode: Settings for the scroll mode and scroll speed of
web pages
5. Send Referrer: Enable or disable adding "referrer" field into
HTTP request head
6. Connection Timeout: Set the duration of the connection
timeout
7. Key press Timeout: Set the duration of the key press timeout
8. Security: Set the security options
Exit: Exit Web Wireless and return to standby screen.
About: Show the version of Web explore.
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11. Music & Media
Your phone has the capability of playing multimedia content such as music, image and
video. You can also record voice memo, capture images and view the videos on your
phone. This functionality is all accessible through the Music & Media menu. To access
Music & Media, select Menu→Music & Media from standby mode.
Music Player
Music player makes you can enjoy the music stored in your handset. Please create play
lists of the music and tunes of your own before you enjoy.
Create a play list
Make sure there are songs, tunes and other music in the My Tunes folder.
1. Access the music player via the path Menu→Music & Media→Music Player.
2. Press Option to select the PlayList to get into PlayList interface.
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3. Use Option and choose Create to get into music center, use Mark to choose the music you desired
and press Save.
4. Enter the name of the play list. (The default name is PlayListX.)
5. Press Confirm the play list will be existed in the PlayList interface. Use the ListPlay to view the
music items in the list, and EditList to edit the exit list.
Manage a play list
In PlayList interface you can manage the play list by the following operations:
1. Highlight a play list.
2. Use the ListPlay to view the music information in the list, and EditList to edit the exit list.
3. If you want to delete or rename the play list, please use Option→Delete or Option→Rename.
Control the music player
When you use the music player to enjoy music, the Navigation Keys (Up/Down, Left/Right
keys), Ok Key and back Key are used to control the play, and you can change the play
mode by pressing Cycle on the left soft key.
When close the keypad, the player can control the playing by Control Player Keys to play,
pause, fast forward, fast backward, etc.
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In music player interface, pressing Option and choose Setting to get into player setting
interface. You can turn on/off the Repeat and Shuffle play mode here, and then press
Confirm to save the setting.
Camera
The Camera function allows you to take pictures with your phone. To access your camera,
select Menu→Music & Media→Camera from standby mode.
Shortcut: You can quickly access the Camera application by long pressing the Camera
key on the left side of the phone in standby mode.
Take pictures
To take a photo, press the Capture to shoot an image as your desired. You also can press
the Camera key on the left side of the phone to take a photo.
You can use the Right and Left navigation keys to view your image settings while shooting.
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to adjust the level for each of the following settings:
Brightness: Adjust the brightness level of the image.
Contrast: Adjust the contrast of the image.
Zoom: Adjust the zoom level.
Effect: Change the effect of the image.
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For more shooting options, select the Options to do the following operations:
1. Self Timer: Set the self timer to be Off, 5s, 10s, or 15s.
2. Image Size: Choose among image sizes of 1280×960, 1024×768,640×480, etc.
3. Image Quality: Select Super Fine, Fine or Standard image quality.
4. White Balance: Choose Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, and Fluorescent white
balances.
5. Shutter Sound: Select your desired shutter sound.
Viewing your photos
You can view your previously taken images and the download videos by selecting the
MyImages located on the right soft key. For more information, see the MyImages sections.
My Tunes
The Tunes selection allows you to manage the tunes in the folder. To access your Tunes
from standby mode, select Menu→Music & Media→My Tunes.
Playing your tunes
In the My Tune interface when you highlight a tune, press Play to get into music player
interface to play the highlighted tune.
z Use OK key to start and pause the playing.
z Use Back key to stop the playing.
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z Use Right key to play fast forward.
z Use Left key to play fast backward.
z Use Up and Down key to rewind.
Managing your Tunes
In the My Tune interface when you highlight a tune, you can send the tune via Message or
Bluetooth, copy it, move it, etc.
After highlight a tune, press Mark to mark the tune and Play to play the tune by the music
player. When press Options, you can do the followings:
1. Send: Send the tune via Message or Bluetooth.
2. Set As: Set the tune as the ringers of the phone.
3. Copy to MicoSD/Phone: Copy the tune to the MicoSD or Phone.
4. Move to MicoSD/Phone: Move the tune to the MicoSD or Phone.
5. Rename: Rename the tune.
6. Delete: Delete the tune.
7. Mark All: Mark all the tunes in the folder.
8. File Info: View the file property of the tune.
9. Switch to MicoSD/Phone: Switch the management between MicoSD card and
phone.
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My Images
Your phone is able to mange the images in the folder. To access the Images menu from
standby mode, select Menu→Music & Media→Images.
View your image
When you highlight a file, press View to view it. In viewing interface you can view it with
full screen by press Full Scr and send it via MMS or set it as the wallpaper by pressing
Options→Send or Options→Set As Wallpaper.
Managing your Images
In the My Tune interface when you highlight an image, you can send the image via
Message or Bluetooth, copy it, move it, etc.
After highlight an image, press Mark to mark the image and View to view the image.
When press Options, you can do the followings:
1. Send: Send the image via Message or Bluetooth.
2. Set As Wallpaper: Set the image as the wallpaper.
3. Copy to MicoSD/Phone: Copy the image to the MicoSD or Phone.
4. Move to MicoSD/Phone: Move the image to the MicoSD or Phone.
5. Rename: Rename the image.
6. Delete: Delete the image.
7. Mark All: Mark all the images in the folder.
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8. File Info: View the file property of the image.
9. Switch to MicoSD/Phone: Switch the management between MicoSD card and
phone.
Preload Files
The preload files folder is a convenient way to organize all the preload tunes, images of
your handset. To access the preload files folder from standby mode, select Menu→Music
& Media→Preload Files. In this folder you will be able to access the folders Tunes,
Images.
Tunes
After you highlight a tune, you can play it by pressing Play and set the tunes as Caller ID
Ringtone, Unknown Calls Ringtone, etc via Set As.
Images
When you highlight an image, you can view it by pressing View and set the image as the
wallpaper via Set As.
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Memory Info
The Memory Info selection allows you to view the details about the space used and
available memory. To view the memory information from standby mode, select
Menu→Music & Media→Memory Info.
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12. Games
Your phone is capable of playing a variety of games that are available through your service
provider. You can download games and store them on your phone for future use. To
access the Games folder from standby mode, select Menu→Games.
Please follow the instructions on the screen to play the game.
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13. Tools
The Tools menu provides helpful software applications to assist with daily tasks, such as a
calculator, alarm clock, voice memo, world clock etc. To access the Tools folder, select
Menu→Tools from standby mode.
Calculator
Your mobile phone comes with a built-in calculator capable of performing addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division. To access the calculator from standby mode,
select Menu→Tools→Calculator.
1. Enter a number with the keypad.
2. If necessary, press the right soft key to insert a decimal point.
3. Use the navigation keys to select a mathematical function.
a. Up key: add
b. Down key: subtract
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c. Left key: multiply
d. Right key: divide
4. Enter the next number with the keypad.
5. Press Equal to view the result.
Alarm Clock
The alarm function allows you to set up multiple separate alarms. To access the alarm
clock function, select Menu→Tools→Alarm Clock from standby mode.
Edit an alarm
To edit an alarm, highlight the desired alarm, select Options→Set Alarm to edit or create
a new alarm by pressing New. You may set the alarm options described below:
Type: Set the alarm type.
Date: Select the date. This feature is only available for Once alarm type.
Time: Enter the time for the alarm format.
Ring: Set the alarm sound as on or off.
Ringtone: Select the Ringtone that will be played when the alarm sounds. This
feature is hidden if the Ringtone is set to off.
Status: Enable or disable the alarm.
Remark: Enter a comment about the alarm.
You can save the alarm by pressing the Save key.
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Alarm options
To access the alarm settings, press Options. The following options are available:
1. Set Alarm: Edit the highlighted alarm entry.
2. Set Rest Days: Set the days that the alarm is enabled.
3. Delete All: Delete all the alarms set.
If there are alarms existed, select View can view the alarm info. Press Delete, if you want
to cancel. And press Edit, if you want to edit the viewing alarm.
Calendar
The Calendar allows you to conveniently access and modify your agenda. Simply store
your appointment with a reminder and your phone will alert you on the time and date
selected. You can access the Calendar by selecting Menu→Tools→Calendar.
Adding an appointment
To add an appointment to the Calendar, press Add on the right soft key. You may select
to add a Meeting, Memo or Anniversary from the list.
Viewing an appointment
When you open your Calendar, it will automatically navigate to the current date. You may
navigate the navigation keys to view appointments on a different date. To view the details
of an appointment, highlight the desired appointment and press the View. This will display
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various parameters such as the time, date, subject and location. You can manage the
appointments in the view interface by Edit, and Delete.
Calendar Options
To access the Calendar settings, press the Options located on the left soft key. The
following options are available:
1. Go To Date: Input a date and press OK to jump to the specified date.
2. Delete Entries: Delete the In This Day, Before Date, and All Entries appointments.
3. Settings: Set the alarm tone and default calendar view (Month or Day view).
4. Memory Info: Displays the number of used, available and total calendar entries.
Tip Calc
The tip calculator function allows you to quickly and easily calculate the tip amount based
on the tip rate and bill. You can access the Tip Calculator from standby mode by selecting
Menu→Tools→Tip Calc. To calculate a tip:
1. Enter the Bill amount. Press Decimal to enter a decimal point.
2. Enter the Tip percentage.
3. Press OK.
4. The Tip and Total will be displayed.
You may press Reset to clear the bill and tip amount.
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World Clock
The world clock displays the time in twenty-four different time zones around the world,
together with one or more cities, states, regions or countries in each time zone. To access
the World Clock, select Menu→Tools→World Clock from standby mode. Press the left
and right navigation keys to display different time zones.
You may press the DST to enable or disable daylight savings time. The Cities sets the
default time zone for the phone.
Voice Memo
You can use your phone to record brief memos to remind yourself of important events,
phone numbers or other information. To access the voice memo from standby mode,
select Menu→Tools→Voice Memo.
Recording a Voice Memo
You may press the Record to record a memo. Once the recording has started, press the
Stop to end the memo. After the recording is complete, you may press the Discard to
delete, or Save to store the memo for future reference.
Press the Options to display the following features:
1. Send: Send the voice memo via MMS message.
2. Play: Play the voice memo.
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Listen to a Voice Memo
To listen to a previously recorded voice memo, press My Tunes on the right soft key. A
listing of audio clips will be displayed. Navigate to the desired entry and press Play to
listen to the clip. For more information about managing a voice album, please reference to
Section 11 Music & Media-> My Tunes.
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14. Settings
The settings menu allows you to customize your phone’s display, sound, and various other
settings based on your preferences. In the standby mode, select Menu→Settings to
access the settings menu.
Various phone settings are available within the Settings menu. Highlight the desired
selection and press OK key to view or change the current settings.
Sound Settings
The sound setting menu allows you to change the sound properties of your phone.
Ringers
Many different ringers are available to help you identify incoming calls and messages. You
can assign ringtones to individual contact entries and types of calls or messages.
1. Voice Calls:
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Caller ID: Edit the ringtone for calls with caller ID tags.
Unknown Calls: Set the ringtone from blocked or restricted phone numbers.
2. Messages:
Voice Mail: Select the Voice Mail indicator sound.
Messaging: Set the tone for new text and multimedia messages.
Web Alerts: Choose the indicator for new web alerts.
Reminder: Set the reminder time for new messages.
Press Default to set the ringers as initial ringer. Press Edit to edit the ringtone for types of
ringers. To save the settings of ringer, you can press OK key.
Keypad Tone
The keypad tone menu allows you set the volume of the keypad tone.
Volume
The Volume menu sets the mode and volume options for the ringer and earpiece.
1. Silent Mode: Enable or disable silent mode.
2. Master Volume: Change the master volume level among Off, Vibrate only, four steps
of Volume Level, etc.
3. Earpiece: Set the volume level among three steps of volume level for the earpiece of
the wired headset accessory.
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Power On/Off Tone
The Power On/Off setting allows you to enable or disable the music played during power
on/off of the handset.
Alerts
The alerts menu allows you to change the sound settings for various alerts on your phone.
To access the alerts menu, select Menu→Settings→Sound Settings→Alerts from
standby mode. The following settings are available:
1. Minute Beep: Enable or disable the beep played before the calling time is about to
achieve one minute or multi-minutes.
2. Call Connect: Enable or disable the alert when a call is connected successfully.
3. Call Lost: Enable or disable the alert when a call is lost.
4. Low Battery: Enable or disable the low battery alert when the battery low.
Display Settings
The display settings allow you to customize your mobile phone’s display screen. To
access the display settings from the standby mode, select Menu→Settings→Display
Settings. The following settings can be changed via the display settings menu:
1. Banner: Edit the banner name displayed on the standby mode.
2. Wallpaper: Select the background image from Images for the standby mode.
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3. Backlight: Set the screen and keypad backlight to be Always Off, 3 Seconds, 10
Seconds or 20 Seconds.
4. Clock Format: Change the format of the clock between Digital and Large Digital.
5. Menu Style: Choose between Icon and List menu style.
6. Dialing Font: Change the size of dialing font between Normal and Large.
Language
Your phone can display text in English or Spanish. To change the language settings,
select Menu→Settings→Language from the standby mode. Changing the language
settings changes all menus and message settings. Use the Up and Down keys to select
between English and Spanish. Press OK to select the highlighted language.
Bluetooth
Your phone is capable of connecting to a variety of Bluetooth wireless accessories. It
makes you implement data transfer between Bluetooth devices, talk with a Bluetooth
wireless earphone, remote control the handset, etc. You may create and store 20 pairings
within the phone and connect to one device at a time. The approximate range for
Bluetooth wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters).
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The Bluetooth menu allows you to search for Bluetooth wireless devices, and manage devices
that have already been paired with your phone. To access the Bluetooth menu from
standby mode, select Menu→Settings→Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Manager
Manage the Bluetooth settings below:
1. Power: Enable or disable the Bluetooth support.
2. Discovery Mode: Disable or enable discovery mode for 60 seconds. Turn discovery
mode on for 60 seconds to allow other devices to find your handset.
3. Device Name: Set the Bluetooth device name for your phone. This name will appear
on other Bluetooth devices when your phone is located.
4. Address: Identifies the address for your handset.
5. Device Type: Shows your Bluetooth device type.
6. Support Profiles: Allows you to view a listing of the Bluetooth profiles supported by
the handset.
Bluetooth Device
This menu allows you to manage the Bluetooth devices that have been, or currently are
paired to your handset.
Pairing with a new Bluetooth device
1. Access in the Bluetooth Device interface.
2. Press Search to find a new compatible device.
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3. If Bluetooth power is set to off, you will be prompted to turn the power on. Select OK
to enable Bluetooth.
4. The device will appear in the Bluetooth Devices menu once it has been located.
Highlight the desired device and press OK.
5. The phone will prompt you for the pass key. Consult the Bluetooth accessory
instruction manual for the correct pass key. Enter the pass key and press the OK key.
6. Once connected, you will see the device listed in the paired Devices menu, and the
Bluetooth icon will appear on the status bar.
GPS
Your phone’s GPS features enable service providers to locate your position in emergencies,
or for other services to request your position. You may choose the GPS Status between
Location On and E911 Only, and then set the GPS Privacy if necessary.
System
The System menu provides system settings.
Call Setup
The call setup menu allows you to change the answering features on your phone. To
access the call setup menu from standby mode, select Menu→Settings→System→Call
Setup. The following settings are available:
1. Call Answer: Set the way of answering a call.
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2. Auto Answer: Set the auto-answer settings. This feature is intended for use when
your phone is connected to an optional hands-free headset.
3. Auto Redial: Enable or disable the auto-redial feature. This feature automatically
redials a call after an unsuccessful call.
Saving Options
You can choose files in the phone to save to SD card or Phone.
Memory Info
The Memory Info menu allows you to view information about the phone’s and SD card’s
memory.
Phone Info
You can view the phone information such as the phone number, phone software version,
etc.
System Settings
1. Set Mode: Select the mode of network.
2. Set NAM: Your phone has the capability of storing 2 different phone numbers. Use
this setting to select the current Number Assignment Module (NAM). Contact your
service provider for more information about the NAM.
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Note: Additional fees may apply when roaming on another network.
TTY Mode
Your handset is a TTY compatible device. Simply connect the TTY equipment to the USB
jack with the ZTE TTY-to-USB connector. To access the phone’s TTY settings, select
Menu→Settings→System→TTY mode. Use the Up and Down keys to choose between
the following settings:
TTY Full: Users who cannot talk or hear may use this setting to send and receive text
messages through TTY equipment.
TTY+Talk: Users who can talk, but cannot hear, may use this setting to speak through
the phone and receive responses via text message.
TTY+Hear: Users who can hear, but cannot speak, may use this setting to listen to
conversation of the other party, and respond via text message.
TTY Off: Users who can hear and speak may use this setting to disable TTY support.
Connecting to TTY Equipment
1. Connect the cable from the TTY device into the ZTE TTY-to-USB connector.
2. Plug the USB connector into the jack on the right side of the phone.
3. Enter the TTY Mode menu and select the desired TTY Mode (shown above).
4. After setting the TTY mode, check the LCD screen on the phone for the TTY icon.
5. Connect the TTY equipment to the power source and turn it on.
6. Make a phone connection to the desired number.
7. When a connection is made, use the TTY equipment to send a text message, or
speak (for TTY+Talk mode).
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8. The voice or text message from the other party will be heard or displayed on the TTY
equipment, depending on the TTY mode selected.
Security
The security menu allows you to lock your phone electronically. To access the Security
menu, select Menu→Settings→Security from the standby mode.
Note: You will need to enter the phone lock code to enter this menu. The default code is 0000.
The following options are available:
Lock Mode: Choose between Unlock, Lock and On Power Up. In Lock mode, the phone
is only able to receive calls or make emergency calls. The On Power-Up setting will
automatically lock your phone when it is powered on.
Change Code: This menu allows you to change the phone’s lock pass code. To change
your code:
1. Select Menu→Settings→Security→Change Code from the standby mode.
2. When prompted, enter your old lock code.
3. Input the new code (1 to 8 characters).
4. Input the new code again to confirm.
Reset Defaults: This selection restores the default security settings.
Airplane Mode ON/OFF
Airplane Mode allows you to use some features of your phone, such as games, calculator,
voice memos, and many others when you are in an airplane or other area where RF signals
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may cause interference. In airplane mode, you are prohibited from making or receiving
voice/data calls, however you may still make calls to your local emergency number.
To enable Airplane Mode, select Menu→Settings from standby mode. Highlight Airplane
Mode: On/off and press Select.
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15. Glossary
Abbreviation Description
AC Alternating Current
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
DST Daylight Saving Time
DTMF Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency
HFP Hands-Free Profile
HSP Headset Profile
GPS Global Positioning System
MMS Multimedia Messaging Service
NAM Number Assignment Module
OPP Object Push Profile
RF Radio Frequency
SD Secure Digital
SID System Identifier
SMS Short Messaging Service
SW Software
TTY Teletype
URL Uniform Resource Locator
USB Universal Serial Bus
VIP Very Important Person
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