AT&T F160 User Manual
AT&T F160
User Manual
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may differ from your phone depending on
the software of the phone or your service
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LEGAL INFORMATION
Devices purchased for use on AT&T’s system are designed for use exclusively on AT&T’s
system. You agree that you won’t make any modifications to the Equipment or programming
to enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice plan is required on all voicecapable devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing your agreement.
Some devices or plans may require you to subscribe to a data plan.
Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your
protection, AT&T wants you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve
the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through AT&T, AT&T
offers privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your
phone and other phones on your account. However, AT&T’s privacy tools do not apply to
applications available outside of AT&T. Please review the terms and conditions and the
associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location information
will be used and protected.
Your phone may be used to access the Internet and to download, and/or purchase goods,
applications, and services from AT&T or elsewhere from third parties. AT&T provides tools for
you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These controls may not be
available for certain devices which bypass AT&T controls.
AT&T may collect certain types of information from your device when you use AT&T services to
provide customer support and to improve its services. For more information on AT&T’s Privacy
Policy, visit att.com/privacy.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 20100823
Manual No.: 079584501872
Chapter 1 – Getting Started.................3
Removing the Back Cover ........................3
Battery ......................................................3
SIM and Memory Cards ...........................4
Charging Your Phone ................................5
Powering Phone On/Off ...........................6
Getting to Know Your Phone ....................7
Chapter 2 – Entering Text .................. 13
Changing Input Mode.............................13
Entering Numbers ..................................14
Entering Symbols ...................................14
Chapter 3 – Calls ................................. 15
Chapter 4 – Messages .......................16
Types of Messages ................................16
SMS and MMS ......................................16
Voicemail ................................................17
Message Folders .................................... 17
Using Message Options ......................... 17
Message Settings ..................................18
Chapter 5 – Address Book.................19
AT&T Address Book ...............................19
Chapter 6 – Bluetooth® ...................... 21
Enabling Bluetooth ................................. 21
My Devices.............................................21
Sending Data..........................................22
Receiving Data .......................................22
Chapter 7 – Mobile Web ....................23
Using the att.net Homepage .................. 23
Visiting a Website ..................................23
Chapter 8 – Tools ................................24
Alarms ....................................................24
Calendar .................................................24
Calculator ...............................................25
Stopwatch ..............................................25
World Time .............................................25
Currency Conversion ..............................26
Recent Calls ...........................................26
Chapter 9 – Entertainment.................27
Pictures...................................................27
Video .....................................................27
Music .....................................................28
Voice Recorder .......................................30
Chapter 10 – Settings .........................31
Sound Profiles Settings .......................... 31
Phone Settings .......................................31
Display Settings .....................................32
Connections Settings .............................32
Calls Settings .........................................32
Security Settings .................................... 33
Chapter 11 – Accessibility ................35
TTY Mode ............................................... 35
HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility) Mode .35
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Getting Started
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Chapter 12 – Care and
Maintenance .................................... 36
General Care ..........................................36
Aircraft Safety ........................................ 37
Hospital Safety.......................................37
General Guidelines.................................38
Road Safety ............................................ 39
Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag ......... 39
Third-Party Equipment............................39
Emergency Service ................................. 40
Privacy Information ................................40
Turn on the HAC Setting ........................40
Copyright Notice ....................................41
Chapter 13 – Troubleshooting
and FAQs ........................................... 42
Chapter 14 – Specifications .............. 45
Chapter 15 – FCC Compliance ..........46
Chapter 16 – Radio Frequency (RF)
Energy ...............................................49
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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.
Removing the Back Cover
1. Hold the Power/End Key to turn off
the phone.
2. Lift the bottom of the back cover from
the notch and remove the back cover as
shown below.
Battery
Installing the Battery
Notes:
• The phone automatically turns off if the
battery power is too low.
• If you are not going to use the battery for
a long time, remove it from the phone and
store it in a cool dry place.
1. Hold the Power/End Key to turn off
the phone.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Carefully insert the battery, making sure
the contacts are located against the gold
springs of the phone.
4. Push down the battery until it clicks
into place.
5. Replace the back cover on the back of
the phone.
Caution: Make sure the cover is lined up
before pressing it into place. Do not force it.
Doing so will damage the back cover.
Removing the Battery
1. Hold the Power/End Key to power off
the phone.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Lift the end of the battery near the
bottom of the phone and remove the
battery from the phone.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
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SIM and Memory Cards
Inserting the SIM (Subscriber
Identity Module) Card
You can obtain a SIM card from your service
provider when you sign on as a subscriber.
Caution:
• Do not bend or scratch your SIM card.
Keep the card away from electricity and
magnetism.
• Do not touch the metal surface of the SIM
card. Doing so could cause information on
the card to be lost or destroyed.
• Disconnect the charger and other
accessories from your phone and remove
the battery before inserting and removing
your SIM card.
1. Hold the Power/End Key to power off
the phone.
2. Remove the back cover and battery.
3. Hold the SIM card with the metal
contacts facing downward and the cut
corner at the bottom right. Insert the
card into the card holder and slide it
into position.
4. Replace the back cover on the back of
your phone.
Removing the SIM Card
1. Hold the Power/End Key to power off
the phone.
2. Remove the back cover and battery.
3. Gently remove the SIM card from the
card holder.
Inserting a Memory Card
The memory card gives your phone a very
large memory capacity. This allows you to
save multimedia data, including images,
photos, MP3 audio files, and ringtones.
You can also use this memory card to store
other files.
Tip: Your phone can support a memory card
with up to an 8GB capacity.
1. Hold the Power/End Key to power off
the phone.
2. Remove the back cover and battery.
3. Carefully insert the memory card into
the memory card slot and push it until it
clicks into position as shown below.
4. Reinsert the battery, replace the back
cover, and turn the phone on.
Caution: Only use approved memory cards
for this device. Any use of unapproved
memory cards might cause loss of data or
damage to your phone.
Removing a Memory Card
1. Hold the Power/End Key to power off
the phone.
2. Remove the back cover and battery.
3. Push the card inward so that it pops out.
4. Carefully remove the memory card.
5. Reinsert the battery, replace the back
cover, and turn the phone on.
Tips:
• Do not remove the memory card while
reading or writing to the card. Doing so
might corrupt the information on the card
or phone. If possible, insert and remove
the memory card while the phone is
turned off.
• If you want to format the memory card
on your PC, make sure you select the
FAT2 Formatting type. If this is not done,
the memory card might not be identified
by your phone.
Charging Your Phone
Your phone uses a rechargeable battery.
When you first unpack the phone, the
battery is not fully charged, but there might
be enough power to turn on the phone. You
can use the provided charger to charge
the battery.
1. Open the USB port cover.
2. Insert the charger’s USB adapter into the
USB port.
3. Plug the charger into a standard AC
wall outlet.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Left Soft Key
Send Key
Multitask
Manager Key
* Key
Microphone
OK Key
LCD Screen
4-Way
Navigation Key
Right Soft Key
Power/End Key
Clear & Back Key
# Key
Speaker
Camera
Lens
Charger/
Headset
Port
Camera
Key
Headset
Jack
Volume
Up/Down
Keys
Back Cover
microSD™
Card Slot
SIM Card
Slot
4. When the battery is fully charged,
unplug the charger and disconnect it
from the phone.
Notes:
• Make sure the charger’s connector is
inserted correctly. Do not force the
connector into the port.
• The battery will remain fully charged for
3 to 4 hours.
• Only use the charger provided by the
original provider. Using an unapproved
charger might be dangerous and violate
the authorization and warranty rules of
the phone.
• If the phone is used too often when
the battery is low or not used for a long
time, the screen may not display the
charge indicator until the battery has
been continuously charged for 10 to
40 minutes.
• To get the maximum performance out of
your battery, it is recommended that you
completely charge the battery before
using the phone for the first time. A
new battery’s full performance is only
reached after three complete charge and
discharge cycles have been finished.
• Charging is only possible within a
temperature range of 32°F to 113°F.
Powering Phone On/Off
Note:
• Do not turn your phone on in areas
in which wireless phone use is not
permitted, or when it could cause
interference or danger.
Hold the Power/End Key to turn the phone
on or off.
Tips:
• When prompted, enter your PIN
(Personal Identification Number) code
or handset code and press the OK Key.
• The PIN code is the password provided
by your network service provider. You
cannot use the SIM card without it.
• When the PIN code or handset code
is accepted, the phone automatically
searches for the network. After a few
seconds, your phone displays idle mode.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Key Description
4-Way
Navigation Key
From idle mode: Used to activate preset functions.
In lists, messages, and menus: Used to scroll up, down, left, and right.
Left Soft Key/
Right Soft Key
The bottom line of the display shows the options that can be selected
using the Left and Right Soft Keys. The options change depending on
the application/function being used.
Send Key Press to dial or answer calls.
From
idle
mode: Press to show a list of all calls.
Multitask
Manager Key
Press to activate multitask manager.
Number Keys Press the number keys to enter a phone number.
* Key Press to enter *.
From idle mode, hold to lock the keypad.
In an editing screen: Press to enter punctuation and symbols.
# Key Press to enter #.
In an editing screen: Press to change the input method.
From idle mode: Hold to activate meeting mode with vibration.
Key Functions
Key Description
Clear &
Back Key
Press to delete the character on the left of the cursor when entering
text or numbers.
Hold to delete all characters during text entry.
Press to return to the previous page when navigating menus or
browsing the internet.
Power/End Key
Hold to turn the phone on/off.
Press to end a call.
Press to reject an incoming call.
Press to cancel dialing.
Press to return to
idle
mode.
OK Key From idle mode, press to open att.net.
In lists and menus: Press to start an application/function.
Key Functions
Getting Started
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Idle Mode
After powering on the phone, when the
name of the network is displayed on the
screen, the phone is in idle mode and ready
for use. The display has 4 areas:
Getting Started
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Indicators and
Icons area
Date and
Time area
Text and
Graphics area
Soft Key
function
indicators
Indicator What it means
New MMS
New Wap Push Message
New voicemail
Mute and vibrate
Headset mode
GPRS attach (blue and red)
Bluetooth on
All calls divert
Battery status
Missed voice call
Roaming
HSDPA mode
The message memory is full
Vibrate and ringing
Headset and vibrate mode
GPRS in use (orange
and purple)
Alarm
Indicators and Icons
Indicator What it means
Signal strength
3G network
EDGE network
GSM network
New SMS
Icon What it
means
Description
AppCenter
Online application
store
YPmobile Yellow Pages
AT&T Music
Mobile music
experience
AddressBook
Add and edit
contacts
Social Net
Access social
networks like
Facebook®,
Myspace™,
and more
My Stuff
Contains
applications and
tools such as
Online Locker,
Alarm, Calendar,
and more
Online Locker
Access online
storage for AT&T
Mobile Share
Settings
Set up and personalize your phone
Main Menu
From idle mode, press the Right Soft Key
for Menu to access the main menu.
Icon What it
means
Description
AT&T GPS
Contains GPS
applications like
AT&T Navigator
Messaging
Send and read
SMS or MMS
messages
Email & IM
Mobile email
and Instant
Messaging
Mobile Web
Access the web
with att.net
Additional charges may apply. For more information on these services, please refer to the Quick Start Guide
included in your box or visit www.wireless.att.com.
Entering Text
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Locking/Unlocking Keypad
Use the keypad lock to prevent the keys from
being pressed accidentally.
1. To lock the keypad automatically, from
idle mode, press the Right Soft Key for
Menu, then select Settings > Phone
> Auto keyguard. Select 5s, 10s, 15s,
30s, or 60s auto keylock to set the
keypad. These indicate the delay before
the keypad is locked.
2. To lock the keypad manually, from idle
mode, hold the * Key.
3. To unlock the keypad, press the
Left Soft Key for Unlock and then
press the * Key.
Tips:
• When the keys are locked, the word
Unlock is shown on the display.
• If a call comes in when the keypad is
locked, you can press the Send Key
to answer it. When the call is ended or
rejected, the keypad locks automatically.
• When the keypad lock is on, calls are still
possible to the 911 emergency number.
Getting Started
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Changing Input Mode
You can enter text into your phone using the
following input methods: ZiAbc, abc, Abc,
ABC, and number input. You can also switch
the language between English and Spanish.
Current Text Mode
When you are in a field that allows
characters to be entered, the text input mode
indicator is shown in the upper right corner
of the display.
Changing Input Mode
or Language
Press the # Key and select an input method
or language.
Using Predictive Text (ZiAbc)
The predictive text method is based on a
built-in dictionary and generates words from
the combination of letters pressed.
1. Press each key once that corresponds to
the letter you want to enter. The letters
are shown on the display as they are
entered. The list of candidate words
changes as each key is pressed.
2. When the candidate words are displayed,
use the Navigation Key to highlight
a candidate word and then press the
OK Key for Select.
3. Press the 0 Key to insert a space, or
press the * Key to select symbols.
4. Press the Clear & Back Key to delete
the letter to the left of the cursor. Hold
the Clear & Back Key to delete all
entered text to the left of the cursor.
Entering Letters (Abc/ABC/abc)
1. Press a number key (2 through 9) multiple
times until the desired letter is shown on
the display. Press once to enter the first
letter on the keypad, press twice quickly
to enter the second letter, and so on.
• Press the 0 Key to add a space.
• Press the 0 Key twice quickly or hold
the 0 Key to enter 0.
Notes:
• When using “Abc” mode, only the first
letter is a capital letter.
• After entering the first capital letter, the
input mode will be changed to “abc”
mode automatically.
Calls
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Entering Text
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Entering Numbers
Press the # Key and select 123. The input
method icon (
) is then shown on the
display. You can enter numbers directly using
the number keys.
Tip: When using number input, you need
to switch to other text input methods if
you want to insert a space by pressing the
0 Key.
Entering Symbols
1. Press the * Key.
2. Use the Navigation Key to select
a symbol.
3. Press the OK Key.
Making a Voice Call
1. From idle mode, enter a phone number.
2. Press the Send Key to call the number.
Using the Address Book
1. From idle mode, select Menu >
AddressBook.
2. Highlight a contact and press the
Send Key to call the number.
Using Call Options
During a call, you can press the
Left Soft Key for more options. The
options vary depending on the function
you are currently using.
• Hold/Unhold: Put the current call on
hold or retrieve the call.
• End call: End the current call.
• Record: Record the current call. Press
the OK Key to stop recording.
• DTMF off/on: Enable or disable the
sending of the DTMF tones.
• Message: Switch to the Messaging
menu during a call.
• Contacts: Switch to the AddressBook
menu during a call.
• Browser: Browse the Internet during
a call.
Receiving Calls
When a voice call comes in, press the Send
Key to answer the call. Press the OK Key
to answer the call with the speakerphone on.
Tip: If you have connected a headset to
the phone, you can press the button on the
headset to answer the call.
Adjusting the Volume
During a call, press the Volume Keys to
adjust the earpiece or speaker volume.
Using Call History
From idle mode, press the Send Key to
check the All calls log.
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