AT&T Z221 User Manual
AT&T Z221
User Manual
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Version No.: V1.0
Edition Time: July, 2011
Manual No.: 079584502900
Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................................ 3
Removing the Back Cover ..................................... 3
Battery ................................................................. 3
SIM Card .............................................................. 4
Charging Your Phone ............................................ 4
Powering Phone On/Off ........................................ 5
Getting to Know Your Phone ................................ 6
Entering Text ................................................... 11
Changing Input Mode ........................................ 11
Calls ................................................................13
Making a Voice Call ............................................ 13
Using the Address Book ...................................... 13
Using Call Options ............................................. 13
Receiving Calls ................................................... 13
Adjusting the Volume ......................................... 13
Using Call History ............................................... 13
Messages ......................................................... 14
Types of Messages ............................................. 14
SMS and MMS ................................................... 14
Voicemail ........................................................... 15
Message Folders................................................. 15
Using Message Options ...................................... 15
Message Settings ............................................... 16
Using Message Templates ................................... 16
Instant Messaging .............................................. 17
Mobile Email ...................................................... 18
Address Book .................................................. 19
Adding a Contact ............................................... 19
Searching for a Contact ...................................... 19
Setting Speed Dial .............................................. 19
Making a Speed Dial .......................................... 19
Using Address Book Entry Options ...................... 20
Bluetooth® ......................................................21
Enabling Bluetooth ............................................. 21
My Devices ......................................................... 21
Sending Data ..................................................... 22
Receiving Data ................................................... 22
Mobile Web .....................................................23
Using the att.net Homepage ............................... 23
Visiting a Website ............................................... 23
Tools ................................................................24
Alarm ................................................................ 24
Calendar ............................................................ 24
Calculator .......................................................... 25
Tip Calculator ..................................................... 25
Stopwatch .......................................................... 25
World Time ......................................................... 26
Currency Conversion .......................................... 26
Recent Calls ....................................................... 26
Entertainment................................................. 27
Pictures .............................................................. 27
Video ................................................................ 27
Music ................................................................ 28
Voice Recorder ................................................... 28
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Social Networking.......................................... 29
AT&T Social Net ................................................. 29
Yellow Pages ................................................... 30
YPmobile ........................................................... 30
Settings ...........................................................31
Sound Profiles Settings ....................................... 31
Phone Settings ................................................... 31
Display Settings .................................................. 32
Connections Settings .......................................... 32
Calls Settings ..................................................... 32
Security Settings ................................................. 33
Accessibility .................................................... 35
TTY Mode .......................................................... 35
HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility) Mode ............... 35
Care and Maintenance ..................................36
General Care ...................................................... 36
General Guidelines ............................................. 37
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CTIA Requirements ............................................. 38
Aircraft Safety .................................................... 39
Hospital Safety ................................................... 39
Road Safety ........................................................ 39
Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag ....................... 39
Third-Party Equipment ........................................ 40
Declaration of Conformity ................................... 40
Disposing of Your Phone ..................................... 40
Emergency Service .............................................. 40
Privacy Information............................................. 41
Turn on the HAC Setting ..................................... 41
Copyright Notice ................................................ 41
Troubleshooting and FAQs ............................ 42
Specifications .................................................45
FCC Compliance .............................................. 46
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ........................ 47
Getting Started
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 of your phone.
3. Carefully insert the battery with the contacts located
against the metal springs.
4. Push down the battery until it clicks into place.
5. Replace the 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 turn off the phone.
2. Remove the back cover of your phone.
3. Lift the end of the battery near the bottom of the
phone to remove it.
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Getting Started
SIM Card
Inserting the SIM (Subscriber
Identification 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.
• Don’t 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 turn off
the phone.
2. Remove the back cover of your phone.
3. Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts facing
downward and the cut corner at the upper left.
Insert the card into the card holder and push it until
it clicks into position.
4. Replace the cover on the back of your phone.
Removing the SIM Card
1. Hold the Power/End Key to turn off the phone.
2. Remove the back cover (and battery, if necessary) of
your phone.
3. Gently remove the SIM card from the card holder.
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 phone battery.
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Getting Started
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.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the
charger and disconnect it from the phone.
NOTES:
• The phone automatically switches off if the battery
power is too low.
• 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/O
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 your 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.
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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Internal
Display
OK Key
Left Soft Key
Send Key
Task Key
Camera Key
* Key
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4-Way
Navigation Key
Right Soft Key
Power/End Key
Microphone
Clear & Back Key
# Key
Speaker
(back)
Camera Lens
External
Display
Volume Up/
Down Keys
Charger/
Headset Port
Key Functions
Key Description
OK Key From idle mode: Press to open att.net.
In lists and menus: Press to start an application/function.
4-Way
Navigation Key
Left Soft Key/
Right Soft Key
Send Key Press to dial or answer calls.
Power/End Key Hold to turn the phone on/off.
Volume Up/
Down Keys
Task Key
Camera Key Press to activate the camera.
Clear &
Back Key
Number Keys
From idle mode: Used to activate preset functions.
In lists, messages, and menus: Used to scroll up, down, left, and right.
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.
From
idle
mode: Press to show a list of all calls.
Press to end a call.
Press to reject an incoming call.
Press to cancel dialing.
Press to return to idle mode.
Adjust the volume of the phone.
Press to perform multiple tasks and switch among various applications.
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.
Press the number keys to enter a phone number.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Key Functions (continued)
Key Description
* Key
# Key Press to enter #.
Press to enter *.
In an editing screen: Press to enter punctuation and symbols.
In an editing screen: Press to change the input method.
From idle mode: Hold to activate meeting mode with vibration.
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:
Indicators and
Icons area
Date and
Time area
Text and
Graphics area
Soft key
function
indicators
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Indicators and Icons
Indicator What it means
Signal strength
3G network
EDGE network
GSM network
New SMS
New MMS
New email
New voicemail
Vibrate mode
Indicator What it means
Headset mode
Bluetooth on
All calls divert
Battery status
Missed call
Roaming
The message memory is full
Vibrate and ringing
Headset and vibrate mode
GPRS in use (solid blue and green)
Alarm
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Main Menu
From idle mode, press the Right Soft Key for Menu to
access the main menu
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.
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Icon What it
means
Address
Book
Messaging
YPmobile Yellow pages
Mobile Web Access the web with att.net
AppCenter Online application store
My Stuff
Data Balance Check data usage
AT&T Account
Balance
Settings
Description
Add and edit contacts
Send and read SMS or MMS
messages
Contains applications and
tools such as Alarm, Calendar,
and more
Customer care and services
Set up and person alize
your phone
Entering Text
Changing Input Mode
You can enter text into your phone using the following
input methods: ZiAbc (default input method), 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
4-Way Navigation Key to highlight a candidate
word and then press the OK Key to 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.
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Entering Text
Entering Letters (Abc/ABC/abc)
Press a number key (2 through 9) multiple times until
the preferred letter is shown on the screen. 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 and hold the 0 Key to enter 0.
NOTES:
• When using “Abc” mode, only the first letter will be
capitalized.
• After entering the first capital letter, the input mode
will be changed to “abc” mode automatically.
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Entering Numbers
Press the # Key and select 123. The input method
icon (
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 OK Key.
) is shown on the display. You can enter
Entering Symbols
1. Press the * Key.
2. Use the 4-Way Navigation Key to select a symbol.
3. Press the OK Key.
Calls
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 > Address Book.
2. Highlight a contact and press the Send Key to call
the contact.
Using Call Options
During a call, you can press the Left Soft Key for more
options. The options vary depending on the functions
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
DTMF tones.
• Message: Switch to the Messaging menu during
a call.
• Contacts: Switch to the Address Book 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.
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
volume on the speakerphone or on the earpiece.
Using Call History
From idle mode, press the Send Key to check the
All calls log.
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